Venues

Stirling Campus

Content

From diversity and inequality to education and health, you’ll explore a vast range of topics foundational to every society. Not only will you gain an in-depth knowledge of how societies work, you’ll also learn how major social issues can be addressed through effective policies.

The course will cover:
crucial questions about diversity, discrimination and inequality in the 21st century; How societies around the world try to address social challenges; How policies can be used to bring change to vital areas like health and education; How to collect and analyse data – and how your research can lead to change; A wide range of optional topics – including disability and society, housing, or crime and justice.

You’ll build strong social research skills through training in qualitative and quantitative methods. Throughout your degree, you’ll have opportunities to apply your learning to real social issues through research projects, engagement with practitioners, and exploring case studies of policy and practice. You’ll learn how to handle data, evaluate evidence and use research tools valued across the public, voluntary and government sectors.

In your final year, you’ll complete in an-depth report on a topic that interests you most. This will give you a chance to show future employers that you have the skills to carry out high quality research and develop independent ideas.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements:
4 Highers at ABBB. Grades may vary depending on combinations taken.

For entry to the three year Honours degree, you require 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including a relevant subject.