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BSc (Hons) Social Sciences

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As well as your subject-specific knowledge, you also develop the key transferable skills graduate employers look for. These include:

  • excellent communication skills

  • organizational and research skills

  • the ability to Analyse problems

  • teamworking.

Taking the year in professional practice can also considerably enhance your career prospects, as employers actively seek graduates with relevant work experience.

You can also gain additional skills by signing up for our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a new language or volunteering

General Eligibility

Five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level

OR

Three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Introduction to Psychology

The Politics of Social Policy

Foundations of Social and Criminological Research 1

Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice

Understanding Contemporary Britain

Foundations in Social and Criminological Research 2

Sociological Perspectives and Concepts

Social Practices and Institutions

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include:

Quantitative Research and Data Analysis in Social and Psychological Sciences

Doing Qualitative Research

Optional modules may include:

Human Cognition

Forensic Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Psychology of Social Cognition

Contemporary Issues in Policing: Concepts, Theories, Debates

The Psychology of Criminal Justice

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

Social and Criminal Justice Practice

3 Year 3

Optional modules may include:

Human Cognition

Forensic Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Psychology of Social Cognition

Contemporary Issues in Policing: Concepts, Theories, Debates

Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice

The Psychology of Criminal Justice

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

BSC Social Sciences Dissertation (UKM)

Social and Criminal Justice Practice

Youth, Crime and Criminal Justice

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

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