Program Overview

• You’ll learn about how societies, institutions and practices come into being, how they work and might change in the future and develop an insight into the major challenges facing society
• Offered under the prestigious Q-Step programme, we will train you in developing data/statistical analysis and applied research skills
• Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics
• Our optional work placement gives you the opportunity to use your new skills in the real world. Typically lasting 3 to 6 weeks you can choose from a wide range of organisations
• You’ll gain a full range of social research and specific technical skills suitable for developing careers within the public sector, policy development or research-based careers