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BA (Hons)

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Study level

Undergraduate

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Degree

Part time

3 years+

Location

Online

Course Overview

Our BA Social Sciences course brings sociology, criminology, psychology, and law together in one degree. Over the duration of the course, you’ll study and examine the fundamental concepts at the heart of several important disciplines, which will keep your career options after graduation wide open.

On the course you’ll be introduced to ideas and concepts in sociology, social policy, and politics. You’ll also examine and explore inequality issues linked to gender, race, disability, and health, using current theories to understand how societies approach inequality and discrimination.

Questions about how we understand, manage, and change society have never been more vital. All you need to enrol on this course is the desire to ask and debate the big questions and the enthusiasm to learn. If this sounds like you, then our BA (Hons) Social Science degree is the perfect choice.

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Course details and modules

On the course you’ll explore a range of topics and will deliberate ideas from a number of perspectives. As well as enhancing your skills in critical thinking and analysis, you’ll be truly immersed into making a science of the social world around you.

As a working mum, I needed a course that would fit my busy life. My degree in Psychology complemented my role as a therapeutic counsellor beautifully and although I’ve just finished, it has already impacted my life greatly!

Cath Palmer

BA (Hons) Psychology

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this course, meaning that you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. However, many of our students complete their social science university course within 3-6 years.

Level 4

Law and Ethics
Effective Interdisciplinary Study
Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Medicalisation of the Self
Crime and Society

Level 5

Research and Ethics in Action
Civil Liberties and Human Rights
Personality and Intelligence
Social Psychology
Contemporary Debates in Criminology
Cyber Communities and Social Networks

Level 6

Research Planning and Project
Cybercrime
Crime Prevention
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Consumer Society and the Commodification of Beings

*The order of modules within each level vary depending on intake and mode of study

How do we assess you?

The way we assess our students provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to keep track of your progress. These include:

Assignments
Essays
Discussion based assessments
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work

Study options

This course is available to students as a fully online programme, which gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere worldwide.

I chose online learning because it suited my lifestyle and work schedule. Being able to access the online portal and libraries 24/7 has been extremely helpful for me to be able to keep up with my studies. Studying while working isn’t the easiest thing to do, but Arden gives you the support you need.

Ornella Russo

BA (Hons) Law & Psychology

Online learning

How does it work?

Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with our supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

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Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.

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Eligibility

Our BA (Hons) Social Science degree has standard entry requirements. To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

We also offer an internal English test for applicants. More information on this can be found here.

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can evidence that you have relevant work experience where you can demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills.

We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

Course fees and funding

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Meet the faculty

Arden’s psychology and social science degrees are designed to explore human behaviours across diverse areas of psychology and social science such as criminology, sociology, and criminal justice. These courses provide you with a range of transferable skills that are valued by employers from a wide range of industries. Our Psychology online courses are accredited by The British Psychological Society, which means they are internationally recognised. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.

Gail Steptoe-Warren

Head of School, Psychology and Social Sciences

Career prospects

Whether you have a definite career path in mind when enrolling with us, or if you’re still considering career options, we’re here to support you. With full support and guidance from our academics staff, this course will prepare you with a range of transferable skills that will help you feel confident to make a decision about where your future lies after graduation.

What can a social science degree do for me?

Versatility is the key here. By mastering the fundamentals of several different subjects, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers how valuable you are. Just as valuable, are the key skills you can develop with a social science university course, including:

The ability to research and present information to various audiences
Analysis and evaluation of data
Effective written communication
Proven ability to present findings in a range of formats including essays, presentations, reports and online forums
The ability to work independently and within a team

What can I do after Arden University?

You’ll be surprised at how many career paths you can explore by studying a social science university course. The skills you’ll have after graduating will make you employable across a range of exciting sectors – but you don’t have to decide right now! In the meantime, take a look at a few of the professions that our previous graduates have gone into:

Politics
Journalism
Media
Teaching
Social Work
Criminal Justice System and the Police
Planning and Environmental Management
Business
Public Relations, Media and Market Research
Advertising and Marketing

You can also go on to study at Master’s Level. Arden University offer a variety of Master’s programmes and we are developing many more. Keep looking for further developments!

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Career development resources

Once you’ve enrolled with Arden, our careers centre is easily accessible directly from inside our online platform, ilearn. The careers centre is here to help you discover the areas of your academic and professional life that you find most meaningful and rewarding, and then apply this to your career pathway.
Just a few of the career tools you’ll find in the careers centre include:

CV360, which analyses your CV and provides instant feedback for improvement
Interview360, helping you practise your interview technique in a stress-free environment and tackle some of the most common interview questions - as many times as you need to
Aptitude tests to help your improve your critical thinking, numeric, and logical reasoning skills
100s of interactive courses focused on giving you the skills and confidence you need to excel in your professional life.
My Jobs, where you can search employment vacancies, browse employer profiles by location and, or connect with other employees on LinkedIn.

Fast-Track Your Career

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to your readiness for the future workplace, and are committed to helping you gain the skills and qualifications you need as you progress in your professional life. Our Fast-Track Your Career promise has been developed to allow you to pursue your master’s degree with us - with no tuition fees to pay - once you have successfully completed your Arden undergraduate degree course.

On successful completion of your bachelor’s course, you can simply apply for the Arden master’s degree of your choice and you’ll then be able to progress with your postgraduate education completely free of any additional course tuition fees.

We’ll provide you with advice and guidance about which master’s course meets your career needs and provides a meaningful pathway from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

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