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Thousands of students study social science courses with us each year, gaining fascinating insights into everyday life. Studying how people, groups and institutions exercise power and respond to political and economic forces will help you to make sense of what’s happening in our ever-changing world. Choose from our wide range of degrees, diplomas and certificates below.

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Stage 3120 credits

Total of 360 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Total of 240 credits

 

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years

Stage 1120 credits

Total of 120 credits

 

 

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year

Our world-leading research underpins an innovative range of undergraduate qualifications.

The benefits of studying social science with us are:

Social science qualifications provide an excellent foundation for a wide variety of careers. Popular career choices include business, politics, human resources, the civil and diplomatic services and the public sector.

Our range of courses in social sciences can help you start or progress your career in:

Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.

See our full list of Social Sciences modules

Browse all the Social Sciences courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.

See our full list of Social Sciences courses

We also offer a range of postgraduate Social Sciences courses.

See our full list of postgraduate Social Sciences courses

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