Study Social Science
Career-focused degrees
The BA Social Sciences provides you with the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base from a selection of subject areas which include politics, history, sociology, policing and criminology. You will also have the opportunity to study language modules and study abroad as part of your degree. Our postgraduate courses enable you to develop your knowledge and apply skills at a postgraduate level.
Human Rights
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Develop your knowledge of international human rights and study how these rights are realised, inhibited and supported, and how they can eliminate poverty, inequality and discrimination.
Social Sciences
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | L000 |
Explore, understand and shape the world we live in by studying issues such as crime, justice, democracy, globalisation, immigration, gender, consumer culture, and human rights.
Social Sciences Pathway
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 - 4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | L001 |
This degree course is designed to prepare Pathway students for careers that make a real impact. You'll explore a wide range of modules that deepen your understanding of key issues - from human rights and inequality to consumer culture and gender.
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