BSc (Hons) Social Sciences at Keele University

Embark on an exciting journey to critically explore the structures, institutions, and forces shaping contemporary society with a Social Sciences BSc at Keele. Engage with key debates on power, inequality and governance, developing critical skills to navigate complex social, political and ethical challenges. Our programme will equip you to apply social science to real-word issues such as crime, climate justice and political decision making, preparing you for a wide range of careers in education, government and beyond.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Understanding Crime, Understanding Criminal Justice, Society, People, Place: Global Issues and Local Realities, Becoming a Social Scientist, Exploring Inequalities. Year 2 compulsory modules: Social Science Methods, Data Analysis in Social Sciences. Year 3 compulsory modules: ISP/Dissertation in Social Sciences.

Career pathways

Our BSc in Social Sciences will equip you for a range of careers in policymaking, research, social advocacy and related fields. Whether you wish to pursue a career in education, policing, government, or charity, you will develop strong interpersonal skills that will support you in the workplace and beyond.

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