Our courses in social sciences give you the knowledge and skills needed for a career in areas such as police, probation, youth and community services, health and social care, health promotion, social policy and - for those studying social work - qualified social work status. teaching and research combine to create a rich, supportive learning environment where you develop the skills to work successfully and contribute positively in global and diverse settings. We offer practice-led courses, ensuring you can apply your degree in your chosen career upon graduation.
Our #SASS Changemaker programme is designed so that you see yourself as something other than a student working towards a degree. We ask you to take an active role in bringing about change and working towards social justice.
Why study in the Schools of Applied Social Sciences and Society, Community and Health?
- Our social sciences courses rank in the UK top 5 in their subject field for teaching; learning opportunities including developing skills for the future; assessment and feedback; and academic support (NSS, 2024).
- Our Social Work courses rank 10th overall in their UK subject field, tying 1st for student satisfaction (CUG, 2025).
- Over 95% of our Childhood and Youth Studies students were satisfied with their teaching and learning opportunities, putting it in the UK top 10 in its subject field in these areas (NSS, 2024).
- Childhood and youth studies tied 6th in its UK subject field for graduate prospects - outcomes (CUG, 2025).
- Our sociology courses rank in the UK top 10 in their subject field for student satisfaction (CUG, 2025).
- You are taught by an industry-experienced academic team, many of whom maintain relevant registrations via practice or CPD, or are research active across multiple areas.
- As part of the #SASS Changemaker initiative, you engage with local community groups, policy makers, researchers and experts in areas including criminology; youth justice; and women's health.
COURSES
- Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner FdSc
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
- Children, Young People and Families Manager FdA
- Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Cert HE
- Criminology BSc (Hons)
- Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
- Integrated Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
- Social Policy and Social Research BSc (Hons)
- Youth Justice Practitioner FdA
SCHOLARSHIPS
For 2025 entry, we are offering a number of generous scholarships to help you achieve the career of your dreams.
Our Excellence Scholarships are worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications.
If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for our High Achievement Scholarship offering £500 per year of study.
In addition, we offer other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages you may be eligible for.
Read more about our scholarships