Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science

The BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science course is delivered by Truro and Penwith College, a partner institution of the University of Plymouth. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social science and its applications in real-world contexts.

Course Details

• UCAS Course Code: 37Y2
• Institution Code: T85
• Duration: 1 year
• Course Type: Full-time, Part-time route available
• Study Location: Truro and Penwith College

Year 1 Modules

Core Modules

• Dissertation (TRUR3113): This module requires students to develop a research question based on their own area of interest and develop a research strategy to test the question. Data collected will be analyzed, and the findings of the research will be reported in a way relevant to the discipline.
• The Philosophical Foundations of Social Science (TRUR3114): This module affords students the opportunity to critically explore the philosophical foundations of social science, questioning the grand narratives of the scientific enlightenment and their impact on modernity and beyond.
• The Contemporary Application of Social Science (TRUR3115): This module asks students to apply theories of contemporary social science to a context of their choice, considering the usefulness of theory in bringing about change.

Optional Modules

• Crimes of Harm: Investigations into State and Corporate Harm (TRUR3116): This module considers the complex nature of defining and measuring crime outside of normal definitional boundaries.
• Crime in Rural and Coastal Communities (TRUR3117): This module enables students to critically evaluate the various ways of defining rural and coastal crime.
• Social Justice in Rural and Coastal Communities (TRUR3118): This module enables students to critically evaluate the various ways of defining social justice in rural and coastal communities.
• Trauma Informed Practice with Children, Young People and Families (TRUR3119): This module enables students to critically examine the various causes of trauma and their impact upon wellbeing, everyday living, and education.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please note that tuition fee information and funding details are available directly from the college.

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The UCAS course code and institution code are required for the application process.

Partnership with Truro and Penwith College

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. Truro and Penwith College is one of these partners, offering specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price.

Studying with Truro and Penwith College

Truro and Penwith College delivers this course, providing a unique university experience with modern campuses and a high-quality, career-focused course offer. For full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees, and information on student life, please visit the college's website.

Academic Partnerships

The University of Plymouth's Academic Partnerships enable students to enroll for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home or engage in distance learning. These partnerships cater to a variety of needs and aspirations, offering full- or part-time study options from foundation degree to master's level.