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Applied Social Science (Top-Up) at University Centre Truro and Penwith - UCAS

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Course summary

Students studying with us benefit from first class teaching alongside the benefits of studying within the beautiful and culturally rich county of Cornwall. Often students on our courses utilise aspects of Cornish culture and communities to complete assessment and undertake primary research. This connection between place, people and study is clear within our University Centre offer, and students are encouraged to link module assessments to both local and national/global issues. We have a long established and clear relationship with the University of Plymouth, which we utilise to ensure that the quality of our offer is matching standards out of county at larger institutions. We offer a smaller, student focused approach to our higher education provision, than within larger institutions, with smaller class sizes fostering close relationships between subject specialists and students, and excellent pastoral support. Student choice and autonomy is a key theme within our approach, students on the BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science will study the core 80 credits of modules alongside 40 credits of subject specialism modules. This feature encourages students' independence and creativity, aligning with their career interests. Students are assessed by 100% coursework/practical model which includes authentic, and real-world assessment, with no exams. This is supported by student and staff feedback, to increase practical and employment related skills. A clear distinctive feature of this course is the practical, problem-solving approaches nurtured in specific modules. Students develop these employability skills through campaigns in relation to crime and social justice in rural and coastal communities, data management and manipulation in the dissertation module, and critical analysis of policy interventions in the application of social science. Upon completion of the BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science, students may be suited to work in a variety of settings and these opportunities include, but are not limited to, working in the following sectors: Education; Health Care; Public Services; Social Care.

Modules

Core modules Dissertation (40 credits) The Philosophical Foundations of Social Science The Contemporary Application of Social Science Optional modules Crimes of Harm: Investigations into State and Corporate Harm Crime in Rural and Coastal Communities Social Justice in Rural and Coastal Communities Trauma Informed Practice with Children, Young People and Families Modules may be subject to change


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider international applicants.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £9335 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £9335 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For more information and guidance about fees and funding, please visit the website: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/study-with-us/university-centre/student-finance/
Applied Social Science (Top-Up) at University Centre Truro and Penwith - UCAS