Course summary

If you are curious about the big issues that shape our society, this course may be for you. Taking a research-led approach, Combined Honours in Social Sciences explores systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape the lives of people across the world. A multidisciplinary qualification that sits outside of traditional boundaries, this bespoke, academically ambitious course offers exceptional flexibility. You can choose to focus on two subjects or spread your learning across three or four to suit your individual interests, strengths and career plans. You can also apply to add a placement year or year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four. Learning from academics working at the forefront of their specialisms, our students graduate feeling confident, intellectually engaged and well prepared for employment or further study. As a graduate you will be well placed to take up a career in fields as diverse as teaching, journalism, social work, in financial services or the charity sector. In the Social Sciences you can choose from: Anthropology Archaeology Business Economics Education Geography International Relations Politics Sociology and Criminology Sport Up to half of your modules can be chosen from subjects in the Arts and Humanities (subject to timetable compatibility and entry requirements): Classics and Ancient History English Literature History Music Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies Visual Arts Languages, currently Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish The degree culminates in a dissertation on a relevant topic which draws together the skills developed throughout the course.