Social Sciences (T06)

Open University
Undergraduate 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.

Key features of the course

  • 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
  • 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