BA (Hons) Applied Social Science
Applied Social Science is a desire to understand our society and the social problems we face in order to make a real difference to communities. There is the opportunity to undertake various work placements during the course. Students will be able to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a range of careers in different organisations. Students have access to a range of specialist facilities across several buildings, including the University’s new £19 million Sarah Swift Building, and the University Sports Centre.
The teaching team is made up of experienced academics from across the College. These include the School of Health and Social Care, School of Education, Lincoln Law School, School of Psychology, School of Social and Political Sciences, and School of Sport and Exercise Science. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines providing students with the opportunity to develop an interest in a specialised area of research.
Features
Work Placement
Students have the option to undertake a work placement year. This is normally during the third year of their undergraduate degree and may be abroad or in the UK. Students will be responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, and living costs.
Placements
Students are encouraged to take part in three work experience opportunities during their studies, which may include volunteering in community groups. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement year between their second and third year which may be abroad or in the UK. Students are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs during placements.
Some courses offer students the opportunity to undertake placements. When students are on an optional placement in the UK or overseas or studying abroad, they will be required to cover their own transport and accommodation and meals costs. Placements can range from a few weeks to a full year if students choose to undertake an optional sandwich year in industry (where available). Students are encouraged to obtain placements in industry independently. Tutors may provide support and advice to students who require it during this process.
Your Future Career
The wide-ranging skills of Applied Social Science graduates open the doors to a variety of careers in different fields. After completing their studies, graduates might pursue a career in management, policy planning, research and analysis, or as a practitioner in a number of fields and settings. These might include local and central government, the civil service, health and social care organisations, and within the voluntary and independent sectors. Some students continue with their studies at postgraduate level, undertaking a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a programme in nursing, social work, allied health professions, or law.
Careers Service
The University Careers and Employability Team offer qualified advisors who can work with students to provide tailored, individual support and careers advice during their time at the University. As a member of our alumni we also offer one-to-one support in the first year after completing a course, including access to events, vacancy information and website resources; with access to online vacancies and virtual resources for the following two years. This service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice and interview preparation to help you maximise our graduates future opportunities.
Applied Social Science is a desire to understand our society and the social problems we face in order to make a real difference to communities. There is the opportunity to undertake various work placements during the course. Students will be able to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a range of careers in different organisations. Students have access to a range of specialist facilities across several buildings, including the University’s new £19 million Sarah Swift Building, and the University Sports Centre.
The teaching team is made up of experienced academics from across the College. These include the School of Health and Social Care, School of Education, Lincoln Law School, School of Psychology, School of Social and Political Sciences, and School of Sport and Exercise Science. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines providing students with the opportunity to develop an interest in a specialised area of research.
Features
Work Placement
Students have the option to undertake a work placement year. This is normally during the third year of their undergraduate degree and may be abroad or in the UK. Students will be responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, and living costs.
Placements
Students are encouraged to take part in three work experience opportunities during their studies, which may include volunteering in community groups. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement year between their second and third year which may be abroad or in the UK. Students are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs during placements.
Some courses offer students the opportunity to undertake placements. When students are on an optional placement in the UK or overseas or studying abroad, they will be required to cover their own transport and accommodation and meals costs. Placements can range from a few weeks to a full year if students choose to undertake an optional sandwich year in industry (where available). Students are encouraged to obtain placements in industry independently. Tutors may provide support and advice to students who require it during this process.
Your Future Career
The wide-ranging skills of Applied Social Science graduates open the doors to a variety of careers in different fields. After completing their studies, graduates might pursue a career in management, policy planning, research and analysis, or as a practitioner in a number of fields and settings. These might include local and central government, the civil service, health and social care organisations, and within the voluntary and independent sectors. Some students continue with their studies at postgraduate level, undertaking a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a programme in nursing, social work, allied health professions, or law.
Careers Service
The University Careers and Employability Team offer qualified advisors who can work with students to provide tailored, individual support and careers advice during their time at the University. As a member of our alumni we also offer one-to-one support in the first year after completing a course, including access to events, vacancy information and website resources; with access to online vacancies and virtual resources for the following two years. This service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice and interview preparation to help you maximise our graduates future opportunities.
