Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV)
Open UniversityUndergraduate 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.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.
Key features of the course
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