Social Sciences (Politics & Policy/Sociology & Policy/Sociology) BA (Hons)

OVERVIEW<br/>SOCIAL JUSTICE, POWER AND INEQUALITIES ARE THE CENTRAL THEMES OF THE UWS BA (HONS) IN SOCIAL SCIENCES.<br/>The first two years of this programme equip you with a firm grounding in the essential disciplines of politics, policy and sociology. After this, you can choose to follow one of three specialist pathways:<br/>• Politics and Policy<br/>• Sociology and Policy<br/>• Sociology<br/>Investigating social and political change, you will explore both how we understand society and how we can change it for the better, developing your critical thinking alongside a wide range of research and transferable skills that are highly valued by the public, private and voluntary sectors.<br/><br/>PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS<br/>• You will investigate the driving forces behind and potential solutions to complex local and global challenges in society, using a range of theoretical lenses and research methods.<br/>• Specialist pathways will provide you with the opportunity for in-depth exploration of social issues such as activism, migration, gender, nationalism, and international relations.<br/>• You will develop your understanding and experience of social sciences as a creative problem solver, drawing on cutting-edge research, policy analysis and evaluation.<br/>• You will work with expert academic staff by choosing your own preferred course theme, completing an in-depth independent research project in your Honours year.<br/>CAREERS<br/>Graduates from UWS’s BA (Hons) Social Sciences programme are equipped with highly sought-after skills, entering careers in:<br/>• Politics, such as working as or with elected representatives<br/>• Public services, such as housing and planning<br/>• Policy and academic research<br/>• Health and social care<br/>• Private sector employment<br/>• Teaching in primary and secondary schools<br/>You will be well positioned to undertake further study at Masters level, including UWS programmes such as:<br/>• MSc Applied Social Science<br/>• Master of Public Administration (MPA)<br/>• MSc Policy Analysis and Global Governance