BA (Hons) Applied Social Science
Places are still available on courses for
2013/14 starts. For more information, contact us on 0800 358 7474
or email us at he@don.ac.uk
This course is about you, your relationships, the world you live
in and it will change the way you think. Sociology, Social
Psychology and Social Policy are the three principal disciplines
that provide the knowledge base and academic framework for this
programme. Themes you will explore in the programme include human
diversity; self-identity; construction of gender; psychology of
social interaction and social behaviour; human relationships;
social welfare and the politics and economics of social provision.
By undertaking this degree you will also develop your intellectual
and practical skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation
of data.
If you want to develop a critical understanding of human
behaviour, groups and society and be taught in small classes by an
enthusiastic and dedicated lecturing team then this could be the
course for you.
Course Content and Structure
Industry involvement
Employers currently connected with the course:
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Home Office
Citizens Advice Bureau
Shelter
YMCA
Barnado's
Year one (Level 4)
Core Modules:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Social Policy
- Social Science Research 1
- Academic and Professional Development
- Social and Demographic Context
Year two (Level 5)
Core Modules:
- Social Psychology
- Identity Sociology
- Social Welfare and the Life Span
- Social Science Research 2
- People and Organisations
Options:
Learning at Work 1
Or another level 5 module delivered at the University Centre
that has been personally selected to compliment the Applied Social
Science programme of study.
Year three (Level 6)
Core Modules:
Human Relationships
Social Justice
Welfare Rights and Wrongs
Social Science Research 3
Options:
Learning at Work 2
Or another level 6 module delivered at the University Centre that
has been personally selected to compliment the Applied Social
Science programme of study
Assessment
You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays,
peer assessment, examinations, projects and presentations. A
dissertation must be completed during Level 6.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- 200 UCAS Tariff Points- from at least 2 GCE A Levels or BTEC
National qualifications
- Access to HE Diploma in a related programme with at least 60
credits, 45 at level 3
- Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
We welcome applications from people of any age who might not
meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see
evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and
a capacity to pursue the course successfully.
Progression Routes
Potential careers
| Potential jobs |
Expected salary |
| Teacher |
£30,000 + |
| Family Support Worker |
£18,000 + |
| Social Worker |
£25,000 + |
| Youth Worker |
£22,000 + |
| Behaviour Support Worker |
£20,000 + |
| Probation Officer |
£25,000 + |
| Police Constable |
£30,000 + |
| Community Support/Liaison Officer |
£25,000 + |
| Adoption and Fostering Organiser |
£25,000 + |
| Advocacy Worker |
£20,000 + |
Employers often seek graduates with skills in data gathering,
processing and analysis. With these being linked to an informed and
expressive understanding of the social world, this degree pathway
has formed the foundation of a wide range of career opportunities.
In particular, graduates from this programme will appeal to
employers who require a degree of flexibility, problem-solving
ability and a broad knowledge base.
A significant proportion of Applied Social Science students
progress to postgraduate studies and research at Masters and/or PhD
levels, with many attaining valued postgraduate places in some of
the UK's finest universities.
Student Comments
"High Melton is a very convenient university; the location
is perfect for people wanting to study higher education around the
Doncaster area. Applied Social Science is a very interesting
subject and because of the small personal classes you get the best
you can from the course. The course lecturers are enthusiastic
about their subjects, which rubs off on the students." MM,
Year 1 student
"The Applied Social Science programme is interesting because
it gives students the opportunity to be independent
learners/thinkers. I feel this is a good part of the programme
because it helps students in preparation for the world of work in
roles such as managers and teachers. The ability to think and make
decisions on your own initiative is very useful." FC, Year
2 student
If you are unsure which course is the right one for you, please contact us further information and guidance.