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BSc Behavioural Sciences
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Objectives
An understanding of individual and social processes is extremely important in our complex world. As a citizen, employee or employer, social and individual skills help us confront a variety of situations and help us make decisions. This course combines Psychology and Sociology into a multidisciplinary focus that enables you to explore a wide range of issues and phenomena affecting individuals and social situations.
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
At least 200 tariff points from two 6-unit awards or one 12-unit award (CD). Key Skills may not be counted towards the tariff score. Students studying BTEC National should offer 200 points, MMP.
In addition, you should normally have GCSE in Mathematics and English at grade C or above, or equivalent. If you have alternative qualifications you may wish to contact us for advice before applying.
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Academic title
BSc Behavioural Sciences
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Course description
Course Structure
Year 1
Introduction to Sociology: Issues of Identity
Introduction to Cultural Studies
Mind and Society
Introduction to Social Research Methods
Plus:
Two optional courses in Psychology
Year 2
Social Theory
Inequality and Difference
Popular Cultures
Investigating the Social World
Plus:
Two optional courses in Psychology
Year 3
Behavioural Sciences Final Year Project
Representing the Social
Culture and Society
Plus:
Two optional courses in Psychology
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have wide opportunities for employment in positions which require both the understanding of human behaviour and the control of social data. Destinations include education, industrial management, civil service, public service and communications or, following further study, social work, probation or nursing.
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