Social Sciences (Politics & Policy/Sociology & Policy/Sociology)

OVERVIEW SOCIAL JUSTICE, POWER AND INEQUALITIES ARE THE CENTRAL THEMES OF THE UWS BA (HONS) IN SOCIAL SCIENCES. The first two years of this programme equip you with a firm grounding in the essential disciplines of politics, policy and sociology. After this, you can choose to follow one of three specialist pathways: • Politics and Policy • Sociology and Policy • Sociology Investigating social and political change, you will explore both how we understand society and how we can change it for the better, developing your critical thinking alongside a wide range of research and transferable skills that are highly valued by the public, private and voluntary sectors.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS • You will investigate the driving forces behind and potential solutions to complex local and global challenges in society, using a range of theoretical lenses and research methods. • Specialist pathways will provide you with the opportunity for in-depth exploration of social issues such as activism, migration, gender, nationalism, and international relations. • You will develop your understanding and experience of social sciences as a creative problem solver, drawing on cutting-edge research, policy analysis and evaluation. • You will work with expert academic staff by choosing your own preferred course theme, completing an in-depth independent research project in your Honours year. CAREERS Graduates from UWS’s BA (Hons) Social Sciences programme are equipped with highly sought-after skills, entering careers in: • Politics, such as working as or with elected representatives • Public services, such as housing and planning • Policy and academic research • Health and social care • Private sector employment • Teaching in primary and secondary schools You will be well positioned to undertake further study at Masters level, including UWS programmes such as: • MSc Applied Social Science • Master of Public Administration (MPA) • MSc Policy Analysis and Global Governance