Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV)

Open University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years PolicingSociologyCriminology

About this course

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You’ll be empowered to tackle global inequalities by fostering the comprehension of interconnections among global, regional, national, and local processes of social change. You’ll take a critical approach to real-world issues, delving into policies, programs, and practices. By recognising the complexity of global inequalities, the Development route integrates diverse disciplines such as economics, sociology, politics, and geography, enriching your understanding of complex challenges and their resolution.

Key features of the course

  • Specialise in development within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.

  • Develop expertise on global inequalities by engaging with the global, regional, national, and local dynamics of change.

  • Study the consequences of international policies, programs, and practices for global inequalities.

  • Develop an interdisciplinary approach addressing economics, sociology, politics, and geography.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2461 Social workers
    3544 Data analysts
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2462 Probation officers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Policing, Sociology, Criminology