Social Sciences (Economics) (Honours) The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Social Sciences (Economics) (Honours) BA course from The Open University UK you'll also analyse and assess different types of evidence, including economic data, and have the opportunity to carry out your own economics project. On completion of the Social Sciences (Economics) (Honours) programme from The Open University UK, you’ll be able to apply economic and social theories and analytical techniques to a variety of topics that affect individuals and society. Additionally you’ll have gained a wide range of transferable skills – opening up employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.

Key facts:

• Specialise in economics within a broad interdisciplinary social sciences degree

• Develop an understanding of economic theory applicable to real world problems

• Develop the skills to work independently and apply these to your own economics project

• Develop statistical, analytical and communication skills that are highly valued by employers

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 opportunities:

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.