Social Analytics (BSc)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

 

We are currently working with our students to update and improve the content of this course. The information shown below reflects the current curriculum and is likely to change. The review of the course is expected to be completed by August 2022 and this page will be updated by end of October 2022 to reflect the changes.

 

This is a three-year, full-time course, consisting of 120 credits a year. You will study six 20-credit modules a year, including a 40-credit dissertation in year three. Years 2 and 3 include a number of optional modules that allow you to tailor your studies to suit your own interests and skills. The final degree classification that you are awarded is based on the grades you achieve in the modules that you take in years two and three.

 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

 

Year one

You will take six core 20-credit modules in Year One. These are designed to introduce you to the key ideas and research in your chosen area and to teach you the skills needed to succeed at university and will make up the full 120 credits needed to complete year one

 

In the first year, you will have a more intensive personal tutor programme to help you to make the transition to higher education.

 

Year two

You will take three core 20-credit modules in Year 2 from the Social Analytics portfolio as well as three 20-credit modules from a selection across the social sciences. One of your core modules will involve a placement with an external organisation.

 

Your personal tutor will help you to choose modules that best suit your interests and future career choices.

 

Year three

In year three, you will undertake a quantitative 40-credit dissertation project, designing, conducting and writing up a small scale research project under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The dissertation will be studied alongside two 20-credit core modules on statistical analysis (for example, one on longitudinal analysis and one on policy evaluation) and two 20-credit optional modules from a selection across the social sciences.

A level
BBB-BBC

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

 

International Baccalaureate
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

 

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

 

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

 

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

 

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

 

Fees for overseas status

• £18,700

We are committed to helping you achieve your professional ambitions, encouraging you to think about life beyond university from day one. Our degree programmes offer modules and support to give you a competitive advantage on graduating.

 

Turning theory into practical application and providing experience of the working world are important aspects of all our degree schemes, which will help to prepare our graduates for life after higher education.

 

We also offer bespoke career support to our students at every stage of study and after their graduation. Our dedicated careers advisors deliver a tailored range of careers events throughout the year.

 

Our graduates have gone onto a range of careers in criminal justice, education and curriculum planning, research, policing, legal professions, social work and social care, administration and management.