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Social Sciences courses – Bath Spa University
Social Sciences courses – Bath Spa University
Social Science courses
Delve into the workings of the human mind, push boundaries and learn to tackle problems creatively. We offer a vast range of social science and psychology degrees, including
combined courses
which allow you to get the best of both worlds.
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Bath Spa University was been awarded ’Silver’ overall in the
Teaching Excellence Framework
Single honours courses
Business Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Discover the science of human behaviour and its applications in the working world, while gaining the skills to investigate and generate new knowledge.
Related careers:
Management
Human resources
Marketing and PR
Advertising
Entrepreneurship
Course details
Criminal and Investigative Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Learn about cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, along with criminological and forensic psychology, with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course.
Related careers:
Policing
Counselling
Research
Data analysis
Management
Course details
Criminology
BSc (Hons)
Investigate, scrutinise and understand the causes and consequences of crime with our Criminology degree.
Related careers:
Policing
Security
Crime prevention
Social work
Course details
Popular course
Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Understand the mind and human behaviour from a range of perspectives and methodologies with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree.
Related careers:
Research
Counselling
Education
Management
Sales and advertising
Course details
Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs
BSc (Hons)
Immerse yourself in the science of learning and explore educational policy and practice in order to create change.
Related careers:
Teaching
Educational research
School psychology
College counselling
Public sector
Course details
Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Learn to tackle problems creatively and make better decisions, applying your knowledge to specific social issues.
Related careers:
Management
Human resources
Marketing and PR
Social work
Health education
Course details
Business Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Discover the science of human behaviour and its applications in the working world, while gaining the skills to investigate and generate new knowledge.
Related careers:
Management
Human resources
Marketing and PR
Advertising
Entrepreneurship
Course details
Criminal and Investigative Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Learn about cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, along with criminological and forensic psychology, with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course.
Related careers:
Policing
Counselling
Research
Data analysis
Management
Course details
Criminology
BSc (Hons)
Investigate, scrutinise and understand the causes and consequences of crime with our Criminology degree.
Related careers:
Policing
Security
Crime prevention
Social work
Course details
Popular course
Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Understand the mind and human behaviour from a range of perspectives and methodologies with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree.
Related careers:
Research
Counselling
Education
Management
Sales and advertising
Course details
Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs
BSc (Hons)
Immerse yourself in the science of learning and explore educational policy and practice in order to create change.
Related careers:
Teaching
Educational research
School psychology
College counselling
Public sector
Course details
Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Learn to tackle problems creatively and make better decisions, applying your knowledge to specific social issues.
Related careers:
Management
Human resources
Marketing and PR
Social work
Health education
Course details
Combined courses
Business and Management and Criminology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Investigate contemporary issues and learn how global forces shape society and relate to the causes and consequences of crime.
Course details
Criminology and Law
BSc (Hons)
Explore the causes, motivations and patterns of criminal conduct, while gaining a deep understanding of the justice system and the law.
Course details
Criminology and Politics
BA / BSc (Hons)
Study crime from a variety of approaches alongside specialist subject knowledge from our innovative Politics course.
Course details
Criminology and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Study the links between the mind and criminal behaviour with our combined degree, accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Course details
Criminology and Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Examine crime, justice and punishment at local, national and transnational levels of society, and learn to tackle problems creatively and make better decisions.
Course details
Drama and Psychology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Explore the human mind and discover your creative identity as you research, analyse, produce, perform, direct and write.
Course details
Media Communications and Sociology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Reimagine how you use media to communicate to audiences ethically and progressively, and help to make the world a better place.
Course details
Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Understand and apply different cultural perspectives as you combine professional skills and opportunities with subject knowledge.
Course details
Psychology and Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Understand the mind and human behaviour from a range of perspectives and methodologies.
Course details
Sociology and Politics
BSc (Hons)
Combine the study of societies, cultures, and groups with the practical and professional skills valued by employers.
Course details
Business and Management and Criminology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Investigate contemporary issues and learn how global forces shape society and relate to the causes and consequences of crime.
Course details
Criminology and Law
BSc (Hons)
Explore the causes, motivations and patterns of criminal conduct, while gaining a deep understanding of the justice system and the law.
Course details
Criminology and Politics
BA / BSc (Hons)
Study crime from a variety of approaches alongside specialist subject knowledge from our innovative Politics course.
Course details
Criminology and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Study the links between the mind and criminal behaviour with our combined degree, accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Course details
Criminology and Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Examine crime, justice and punishment at local, national and transnational levels of society, and learn to tackle problems creatively and make better decisions.
Course details
Drama and Psychology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Explore the human mind and discover your creative identity as you research, analyse, produce, perform, direct and write.
Course details
Media Communications and Sociology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Reimagine how you use media to communicate to audiences ethically and progressively, and help to make the world a better place.
Course details
Philosophy and Ethics and Psychology
BA / BSc (Hons)
Understand and apply different cultural perspectives as you combine professional skills and opportunities with subject knowledge.
Course details
Psychology and Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Understand the mind and human behaviour from a range of perspectives and methodologies.
Course details
Sociology and Politics
BSc (Hons)
Combine the study of societies, cultures, and groups with the practical and professional skills valued by employers.
Course details
What do our graduates have to say?
“The lecturers and tutors always go the extra mile”
The best thing about Bath Spa is that everyone really cares about you as an individual. The lecturers and tutors always go the extra mile to make sure that you get the most out of your degree, and the amount of contact time we had with them was brilliant.
Madeline Carter,
BSc (Hons) Psychology
graduate
“Bath Spa is quite small and it really felt like a little community”
My lecturers seemed to really care about my wellbeing. They were always happy to do anything for us students. It was really nice, because some of my friends went to quite big universities where they felt like they were just a number.
Chloe Ghent,
BSc (Hons) Criminology
graduate
Why choose BSU?
Campuses
At
Newton Park
you'll be surrounded by historic listed buildings, ultra-modern teaching facilities and an abundance of woodland and parkland.
Facilities
Access over 400 psychology-related journals, statistical computer software for analysing quantitative data and NVivo for qualitative data analysis. We also have a biopsychology lab and dedicated lab spaces for research.
Accommodation
Whether you prefer
accommodation
in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
Cost of living support
From
grants and short-term loans
to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you
manage your money
Kickstart your career
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our
Careers team
have you covered.
Wellbeing support
Whatever you need, our
Student Wellbeing Services
team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of
24/7 services
, as well as long-term support.
Book an Open Day
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
Meet our students and staff
Tour our facilities and accommodation
Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
Campuses
At
Newton Park
you'll be surrounded by historic listed buildings, ultra-modern teaching facilities and an abundance of woodland and parkland.
Facilities
Access over 400 psychology-related journals, statistical computer software for analysing quantitative data and NVivo for qualitative data analysis. We also have a biopsychology lab and dedicated lab spaces for research.
Accommodation
Whether you prefer
accommodation
in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
Cost of living support
From
grants and short-term loans
to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you
manage your money
Kickstart your career
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our
Careers team
have you covered.
Wellbeing support
Whatever you need, our
Student Wellbeing Services
team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of
24/7 services
, as well as long-term support.
Book an Open Day
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
Meet our students and staff
Tour our facilities and accommodation
Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
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