Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course summary** - Develop the skills you need for a variety of careers. - Choose to study abroad and go on a work placement. - Learn from guest lectures from a variety of industries. This degree develops your intellectual and practical skills, giving you the knowledge and ability to apply scholarly knowledge to real life issues and situations. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You learn through - lectures - seminars - personal tutorials - virtual learning environment - essays - portfolios - case studies - dissertation - posters - exams There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. **Applied learning Work placements** You will have the opportunity to undertake a semester-long work placement in your second year. This gives you real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. You gain an awareness of the demands of employers and draw connections between your academic studies and possible careers. **Field trips** You have the opportunity to go on three educational field trips during the course that enhances your critical engagement and improve your understanding of the subject areas, as well as allowing you to experience real social science. In your first year, you undertake a tour of Sheffield identifying key areas of social, cultural and political interest. In the second year there is a four-day visit to Brussels. While in Brussels you get to explore the institutions of the European Union presenting you with a first-hand experience of the EU policy-making environment and engaging with practitioners from across the EU political entity. **Networking opportunities** You are invited to events involving guest speakers including potential employers, individuals from the political and public sectors, campaign and voluntary sectors and corporate partners in the private sector. Guest speakers address specific issues of graduate employment as well as contributing sessions on skills which may enhance your employability.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Developmental And Social Psychology 20 Deviance, Order And Protest 20 Introduction To International Relations 20 Introduction To Politics And Society 20 Psychological Well-Being And Individual Differences 20 The Sociological Imagination 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Applications Of Psychology 20 Theorising Modernities 20 Elective modules Applied Child Psychology 20 Divided Societies 20 Environment And Society 20 Introduction To Counselling And Psychotherapy 20 Study Abroad 60 The Politics Of Welfare In The 21St Century 20 Understanding Global Societies (Hk) 20 Work Placement 60 Work Project 20 Youth: Chaos And Control 20 Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation 40 Elective modules Atypical Child Development 20 Counselling And Psychotherapy (Theoretical Perspectives) 20 Crime And The Media 20 Globalisation, Gender And Work 20 Sex, Gender And World Politics 20 Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism 20 Welfare Rights And Legal Issues (Hk) 20

Coursework Exams Practicals

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: L000

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-applied-social-science/full-time/2022

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	With a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14415.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	14415.0	Year 1

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB