Social Sciences (T06)
Open UniversityUndergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years PolicingSociologyCriminology
About this course
This certificate provides a compelling introduction to the social sciences. You’ll gain fascinating insights into the everyday lives of people in communities, workplaces and many other social sites as you explore ideas from areas including criminology, economics, geography, politics and sociology. You’ll also discover the ways in which social scientists understand and explain the world and how people, groups and institutions respond to change, exercise power and make decisions. Incorporates ideas from criminology, economics, geography, politics mand sociology. Gives you the option of studying criminology, psychology or the social world in more detail Builds a solid foundation for further study Develops a range of skills focusing on the effective use of analysis and written argument
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
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
2462 Probation officers
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4112 Local government administrative occupations
Course Details
- Qualification
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 1-2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Policing, Sociology, Criminology