BA (Hons) Social Sciences

The Undergraduate Social Sciences course offered at Glasgow Caledonian University is a unique course designed to educate students on issues of poverty, social justice and the environment. This course provides an opportunity to study the issues that matter in the world today and impact on our everyday lives. It prepares students for a career at the frontline of policy - making, designing and managing solutions to social problems globally.Course Content: The course is built on an interdisciplinary basis and draws on disciplines such as economics, history, politics, sociology, psychology and criminology. In the first three years, students will study subjects that include Global Issues, Politics, Exploring Human Psychology, Economic Policy. In the final year, students will undertake an action research project on a social policy issue of their choices.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Global Issues, Politics, Exploring Human Psychology, Economic Policy and Social Inquiry.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).Future Careers: After graduation, students may find work in a wide variety of positions such as careers in policy development and implementation in social enterprises, the public and private sector, care services, community development, counselling, teaching, youth work, the police service and social work.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.