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Overview
At the Robert Gordon University studying about the BA Applied Social Sciences (Hons) is built around the core disciplines of psychology and sociology, providing the best possible launching pad for a career in these fascinating areas.
Our teaching is underpinned by research and real-world experience, so that you are prepared for a career in your chosen field. Approachable, friendly staff, and relatively small group sizes create a more informal learning environment, which is valued highly by our students. Innovative elective modules in the final years allow you to tailor your degree around your own areas of interest; preparing you for a rewarding career in your field of interest.
This course has a 91% student satisfaction
Job Prospects
Undertaking a course in the social sciences keeps your career options open and offers a wide variety of routes into employment including health and social care management, human resources, the police, education, marketing and PR. Many of our graduates also undertake postgraduate study, enabling them to specialise in a variety of areas including social work, teaching, management and postgraduate research. 95% of our students are in work or study six months after finishing the course
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods & Study Skills
- Introductory Psychology: Social Sciences
- Social Sciences and Society
- Understanding Social Change
- Governing The UK
- Cognitive And Social Psychology
- Sociology Of Identity, Difference And Deviance
- Gender, Culture And Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology View 608 other Masters in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- SQA Higher: BBBB to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
- GCE A Level Year 1 entry: BCC to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
- GCE A Level Year 2 entry: BBC to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
- Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
14000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14000 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months. -
EU/EEA
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
Rest of UK Students
- £5,000 per academic year
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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