BSc (Hons) Applied Social Sciences with Specialisation in Sociology, Social Services and Criminology
Embark for the social paradigm shift
The Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences provides students with skills and abilities pertinent to a variety of professional careers in the public and private sectors of employment. Students are encouraged to develop a theoretical insight to enable them to understand not only current developments in society and the workplace, but also to adapt and respond appropriately to future developments as they occur.
At level 3, students will be provided with the opportunity to focus on one of the following areas: Sociology, Social Services or Criminology.Career Prospects
- Perfect for independent thinkers with a curiosity about the world and the people who live in it, as it aims at taking a deep insight into the way people and society function and change.
Objectives
Develop learning skills in an interdisciplinary environment
Experience breadth of disciplinary studies and intellectual processes
Specialise in their chosen area of study.
Understand the cross-cultural issues of interdisciplinary study and teams
Develop the personal qualities and attitudes needed for professional success
Identify and understand the fundamental values that inform critical issues and decision making
Requirements
- As per UTM ‘Admissions Regulations’ and ‘Admission to Programmes of Study at undergraduate Level’
No Attachment Found
Curriculum
47 Lessons3 years (FT) / 4 years (PT)
List of Modules
Introduction to Sociology
Essentials of Psychology
Counselling Theories and Principles
Business Communication
Social Theory and Sociological Thought
Sociology of the Family and Gender Issues
Principles and Practices of Management
Sustainability for Social Sciences
Essentials of Statistics
Marketing and Public Relations
Workplace Safety and Health Promotion
Social Psychology
Migration and Society
Law and Legal Principles
Social Work and Social Policy
Work Behaviour
Criminality and Deviance
Community Services
Customer Relationship Management
Work placement /Portfolio
Specialisation in Social Services (Starting Year 3)
Poverty and Social Exclusion
Social Security Law and Practice
Welfare and Social Justice
Social Research methods
Managing Public and Private Welfare Institutions
Policing Styles and Principles
Human Rights and Equality law
Project Management
Dissertation
Specialisation in Sociology (Starting Year 3)
Poverty and Social Exclusion
Evolution of Social Behaviour
Sociology of Life course and ageing
Social Research methods
Ethics and Society
Project Management
Managing Public and Private Welfare Institutions
Sociology of work and Leisure
Dissertation
Specialisation in Criminology (Starting Year 3)
Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies
Understanding Criminal Behaviour
Criminal Law
Social Research Methods
Urban Sociology
Comparative Penal Systems
Human Rights and Equality Law
Policing Styles and Principles
Dissertation

Free
Level
All Levels
Duration
3 years (FT) / 4 years (PT)
Lectures
47 lectures
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