Social Sciences (Sociology) (Honours)

Overview

On completion this Social Sciences (Sociology) (Honours) programme from The Open University UK , you’ll be able to apply social theories and analytical techniques to a variety of topics that affect individuals and society.

You’ll also acquire transferable skills highly valued by employers – opening up employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations. 

Key features of the course

• Specialise in sociology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree

• Learn how to apply cutting edge sociological ideas to a broad range of real world situations

• Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, and communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.

• Develop skills in independent working and apply these in an extended essay based on a literature-based research project

• Gain a degree directly relevant to careers where critical analysis is at a premium or involves understanding the workings of society, such as the civil service, local government, research and policy work. 

Skills for career development

Employers value the diverse skills of the social sciences very highly. The ability to work across different academic disciplines will provide you with a broad portfolio of transferable skills including the ability to:

• interpret, analyse, and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative evidence

• apply learning to real world situations

• communicate effectively to a variety of audiences using different media

• employ a wide range of digital practices to find, use, and create data

• learn autonomously and plan, conduct, and present independent work

• work effectively with others to achieve joint outcomes

Career relevance

A degree in the social sciences can lead to employment across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Businesses, public sector organisations and educational institutions increasingly have to deal with social issues, and value the skills that social science graduates can provide, making this degree relevant to a wide range of professions including local government officer, civil servant, secondary school teacher, social worker, charities, journalism and trade union officials. You can also use your BA (Hons) Social Sciences for further study in the higher education sector.