This certificate provides a compelling introduction to the social sciences. You’ll gain fascinating insights into the everyday lives of people in communities, workplaces and many other social sites as you explore ideas from areas including criminology, economics, geography, politics and sociology. You’ll also discover the ways in which social scientists understand and explain the world and how people, groups and institutions respond to change, exercise power and make decisions. <br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/><br/><br/>- Incorporates ideas from criminology, economics, geography, politics mand sociology. <br/><br/><br/>- Gives you the option of studying criminology, psychology or the social world in more detail <br/><br/><br/>- Builds a solid foundation for further study<br/><br/><br/>- Develops a range of skills focusing on the effective use of analysis and written argument<br/>