BSc Social Science

The Social Science BSc course being offered at Cardiff University is an intellectually stimulating undergraduate degree that aims to develop an understanding of society and its various issues. This course is designed to equip students with an appreciation of the complexities of social action, an understanding of the principles of social investigation and a range of methodological tools.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of theoretical perspectives encompassing both macro and micro levels of societal analysis. You'll be encouraged to critically engage with such theories, using them to analyse current issues and policies. The issues considered give strong emphasis to aspects of change, inequality, the role of the individual in society, the power dynamic relation between individuals, groups and institutions and the mechanisms that resolve or produce conflict.Key Modules: The course is divided into diverse modules focusing on: Society and Social Change, Understanding Social and Public Policy, Introduction to Social Science Research, Philosophy and Methodology of the Social Sciences, Constructing Social Problems and Social Policy Analysis.Accreditations: Cardiff University's Social Science course is accredited by the British Sociological Association (BSA).Future Careers: This degree can provide a path towards a wide range of careers, including the civil service, local government, journalism, NGOs, teaching, social work, community development work, environmental agencies or human resources. It will also equip students with the knowledge and skills required for postgraduate research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.