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Social Science is a common route at Universities in the UK. Social science explores many aspects of human society and various courses include:

Social Sciences

Sociology

Psychology

Sociology

Sociology combines various methods of investigation and critical analysis with the study of human social activity.

Psychology

Psychology involves the scientific study of human mental function and behaviours.

Qualifications BA BSc MA MSc MPhil PhD

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Entry Requirements

Undergraduate: grade requirements vary between universities but most require BCC or higher.

Postgraduate: most universities require a good honours degree in a social science discipline.

PhD: You should normally have a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.

Skills gained

You will gain a range of skills including:

The ability to investigate
Research and problem solving skills
Communication skills
Carry out preliminary sociological research
Numeracy
Information technology
Team work
Insight into the behaviour of individuals and groups

Career options

There are a large number of career opportunities for sociology and psychology students in the UK. Many graduates may decide to go on to postgraduate study.

Possible employers in the social science field include: