Course Summary

This innovative new degree is designed to produce graduates with training in quantitative and qualitative research methods who can examine social issues from various points of view. There’s a growing demand for this kind of skill set in all kinds of organisations across the public and private sectors. You choose a major and a minor subject from the following: criminology; education, culture and childhood; human geography; journalism; physical geography; politics; sociology; social policy; and urban studies. If physical geography is one of your choices, you should apply for the BSc version of the course (L305). Alongside your two subjects, you’ll get training in quantitative and qualitative methods of social science research methods from our ESRC-accredited Sheffield Methods Institute. Every student gets to work on a project with an external client such as a business or a government department. There are opportunities to go on work placement. And we offer optional modules in career management skills and entrepreneurship.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: L431

Institution code: S18

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

60 credits overall in a social science subject, with Distinctions in 30 Level 3 credits and Merits in 15 Level 3 credits

plus grade B in A Level

in a relevant subject + BBB at A Level

in a relevant subject

plus grades AB at A Level

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 20000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs

Provider information

Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN

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