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Applied Social Sciences BA
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,000
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This innovative degree breaks down the boundaries between different social science disciplines. In the first year, you'll study up to three subjects, examining societal issues from various points of view. In the second year, you choose up to two subject areas. In your third year, you'll choose just one area to specialise in from the following:

Criminology
Education, Culture and Childhood
Human Geography
Politics
Sociology
Social policy

There are plenty of chances to get valuable work experience, including on our placement scheme. You might work on a project for an industry partner, go on placement with a company or do consultation or research work for a government office or research centre.

Course Content
First year

All our courses share the same first year module options, after which you will choose from our programme paths for your second and third years.

Core modules:
- The Foundations of Social Science
Years 2/3 - with Human Geography

If you decide to take the pathway for BA Applied Social Sciences with Human Geography, the following second and third year modules will be available to you.

Second year core modules:
- Doing Quantitative Research
- Doing Qualitative Research
Third year core modules:
- Doing Mixed Methods Research
- Research Dissemination in Social Sciences
- Dissertation in Applied Social Sciences with Human Geography
Years 2/3 - with Sociology

If you decide to take the pathway for BA Applied Social Sciences with Sociology, the following second and third year modules will be available to you.

Second year core modules:
- Doing Quantitative Research
- Doing Qualitative Research
Third year core modules:
- Doing Mixed Methods Research
- Research Dissemination in Social Sciences
- Dissertation in Applied Social Sciences with Sociology
Years 2/3 - with Social Policy

If you decide to take the pathway for BA Applied Social Sciences with Social Policy, the following second and third year modules will be available to you.

Second year core modules:
- Dynamics of Social Change and Policy
- Doing Quantitative Research
- Doing Qualitative Research
Third year core modules:
- Doing Mixed Methods Research
- Research Dissemination in Social Sciences
- Dissertation in Applied Social Sciences with Social Policy
Years 2/3 - with Politics

If you decide to take the pathway for BA Applied Social Sciences with Politics, the following second and third year modules will be available to you.

Second year core modules:
- Doing Quantitative Research
- Doing Qualitative Research
Third year core modules:
- Doing Mixed Methods Research
- Research Dissemination in Social Sciences
- Dissertation in Applied Social Sciences with Politics
Years 2/3 - Education Childhood and Culture

If you decide to take the pathway for BA Applied Social Sciences with Education, Childhood and Culture, the following second and third year modules will be available to you.

Second year core modules:
- Doing Qualitative Research
- Doing Quantitative Research
Third year core modules:
- Doing Mixed Methods Research
- Research Dissemination in Social Sciences
- Dissertation in Applied Social Sciences with Education, Culture and Childhood
Culture Years 2/3 - with Criminology

If you decide to take the pathway for BA Applied Social Sciences with Criminology, the following second and third year modules will be available to you.

Second year core modules:
- Responding to Crime
- Doing Quantitative Research
- Punishment and Penal Policy
- Doing Qualitative Research
Third year core modules:
- Doing Mixed Methods Research
- Research Dissemination in Social Sciences
- Dissertation in Applied Social Sciences with Criminology
Entry Requirement
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

BBB

A Levels + additional qualifications BBB + A in a relevant EPQ; BBB + B in Core Maths

International Baccalaureate 32

BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a relevant subject

BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + B at A Level

Scottish Highers AABBB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + BB

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
- GCSE Maths grade 4/C
English language requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees & Scholarships
Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£20,000

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
Career Prospect
Our courses have been specifically designed to meet the growing demand for social science researchers with data analysis skills. You might choose to apply your skills in the public or private sector, for a charity or an NGO.

Previous students from the SMI have gone into analyst roles in local government and the private sector. Some have gone onto research positions and others have started their own business.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Applied Social Sciences BA at University of Sheffield