Social Sciences (Psychology)
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    Social Sciences (Psychology)

    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 20,772 / Total
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
    Social Sciences (Psychology)

    About

    This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with exploring psychology through a range of real-world issues including love, sexuality and artificial intelligence before opting to study either social psychology or counselling and forensic psychology. On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to apply psychological and social theories to a broad range of practical and real-world issues, using data analysis and analytical techniques to understand a variety of topics that affect individuals and society. You’ll also have gained a wide range of transferable skills – opening up employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.

    Key features of the course

    • Specialise in psychology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.
    • Explore cutting edge, topical real-world problems to gain an understanding of the behaviours of individuals and social groups.
    • Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, and communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.
    Please note: completion of this degree will not make you eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) conferred by the British Psychological Society.

    This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

    • Knowledge and understanding.
    • Cognitive skills.
    • Practical and professional skills.
    • Key skills.

    The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

    Disciplines

    Social Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

    At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

    Even though there are no entry requirements, there are some skills that you'll need to succeed. If you're not quite ready for OU study we can guide you to resources that prepare you, many of which are free.

    Answer a few quick questions to check whether you're ready for study success

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    Career

    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.

    Other careers

    Many graduate-level jobs are open to social graduates, particularly in business, the voluntary sector and the public sector. Please note, however, that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree.

    Exploring your options

    Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice. This includes online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now, including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career.

    In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree:

    • secondary school teacher
    • journalist
    • social worker
    • civil servant
    • local government official
    • trades union official 
    • charity worker
    • business manager
    • university administrator
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    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    1. Start registration

    To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry, there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date and click on 'Register Now'.

    2. Choose modules

    We'll ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options..

    3. Organise funding

    Tell us how you will be paying for your chosen module. For example, you'd like to pay by credit or debit card.

    4. Complete registration

    To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

    Social Sciences (Psychology)
    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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