BA (Hons.) Applied Social Sciences

The BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences Course at Robert Gordon University offers students an in-depth understanding of the role of social sciences in understanding and addressing social problems. The course combines the disciplines of sociology, politics, and social policy to equip students with the ability to understand the world from different perspectives.Course Content: The course content is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of contemporary social issues. The course combines the disciplines of sociology, politics, and social policy, allowing students to understand contemporary social problems from different perspective - politically, sociologically and in terms of social policy. Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Social Sciences, Power and Politics, Criminological Theory, Power and Inequality, Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Managing Social Policy, Social and Public Policy, Issues in Criminal Justice, and Contemporary Studies.Accreditations: BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences course at Robert Gordon University is accredited by the Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB).Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of careers in areas such as counseling, social work, human resources, management, and research, among others. Graduates can also go on to further study such as Masters and PhD studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/920-ba-hons-applied-social-sciences).