Social Sciences

Are you interested in tackling the challenges we face in today’s rapidly evolving world? Our BSc (Hons) Social Sciences course will prepare you to understand these societal issues through an interdisciplinary approach.

During the course, you will focus on the central topics of social science and learn about human behaviour and social interactions at various levels, from individual and family to community and national.

With the guidance of our expert teaching staff, you will explore a range of societal topics, such as crime, democracy, globalisation, decolonisation, inequalities in education, and social justice, with a focus on inequity, sustainability, and inclusion.

Throughout the social science degree, you will be encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and understand diverse viewpoints. In an increasingly globalised world, these intercultural skills are invaluable.

Our Social Sciences undergraduate course will also emphasise the importance of enterprise and venture making, and prepare you to thrive in fast-paced, evolving workplaces.

On this Social Sciences degree, you will study a range of core and optional modules, covering politics, criminal behaviour and process, education, psychology and social justice.

During the course, you will develop an interdisciplinary approach to your studies and consider multiple and contrasting perspectives.

You will explore why individuals often fail to implement solutions to social science challenges and will understand how to develop effective policies and interventions that promote positive outcomes for individuals and societies.

Module options

• In Level 4, all modules are compulsory.
• In Level 5, you will study two compulsory modules and then choose four optional modules - two in the first semester and two in the second semester.
• In Level 6, you will complete a dissertation and one compulsory module, and select three optional modules.

It's not too late to study at London’s 2nd highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2026).

UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.

You'll also be learning in one of the world's best student cities (2026 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!