Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses BSc Human Sciences

BSc Human Sciences
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ -
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Who and what are human beings? Why are individuals and society the way they are? What problems do human societies face now and in the future, and how can we address them?
This degree is designed to enable you to answer these questions through examining the past and present of humans from the perspectives of both social and biological sciences.
Delivered jointly by Biosciences, Geography and Environmental Science, the programme combines these exciting disciplines to make connections between biological processes, political and environmental issues and social patterns.
The programme covers a broad range of topics, from human evolution and genetics, to the development of human cultures and cultural diversity, all the way through to sustainability and the interactions between human societies and their environments.
Designed for those interested in human biology, the environment, social policy, politics, economics and society.
Field trip to Kenya in the final year*

Course Content
The study of human behaviour, culture and society is often set apart from the natural world. Yet humans, like other animals, have an evolutionary history and evolutionary forces continue to shape the way we live today. Important insights can therefore come from studying humans in the same way as we study other animals. Many of the problems we currently face, such as the biodiversity crisis, climate change, or the conflicts which occur within or between countries, relate to how humans create, shape and interact with their natural and social environments. Solutions to these problems will come from insights generated from a number of different disciplines.

Bridging the gap between the natural and social sciences, our Human Sciences programme allows you to combine exciting disciplines to make connections between biological processes, social patterns and political and environmental issues. It will enable you to understand relationships between science and policy and show how you may be able to facilitate decision-making in this context.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1
- Evolution
- Introduction to Human Sciences
- Skills and Careers
- The Geography of Cornwall
Year 2
- Analysis of Biological Data
- Development of Behaviour
- Behavioural Ecology
- Evolution of Human Societies
Professional placement/study abroad year (if taken)

with Professional Placement
- Professional Placement
with Study Abroad
- One Year Study Abroad
Final year
- Research Project
- The Complexity of Human Societies
- Preparing to Graduate
Entry Requirement
For these we require minimum aggregate scores of 80%, or 70% for the West Bengal Board Standard XII. Other regional board standard XII exams can be considered on an individual basis, but we usually require an aggregate score of at least 85%.

Fees & Scholarships

The cost of studying at University of Exeter varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition.The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Career Prospect

The breadth of career opportunities open to graduates of Human Sciences is vast, such as health, conservation, education, third sector work, culture and heritage and community work. With training in both biological and social sciences, your options are likely to be broader than from a more narrowly focused subject. Further study is another popular choice for a number of students following graduation. Human Sciences is ideal preparation for a Master's degree in anthropology, biosciences, human geography or psychology.

Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Human Sciences degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates from our Biosciences, Geography and Environmental Sciences undergraduate programmes*.

Recent graduates are now working as:

Business and related research professionals
Conservation professionals
Biological scientists
Laboratory technicians
Property, housing and estate managers
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Secondary education teaching professionals
Data analysts
Estimators, valuers and assessors
Information technology professionals

Recent graduates are now working for:

AECOM
Darwin Ecology
Environment Agency
European Space Agency
Harris Lamb Property Consultants
Natural England
Society for the Protection of Turtles
UK Hydrographic Office
Unilever PLC
UKSTEM Ltd

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc Human Sciences at University of Exeter