Courses
Social Sciences at Edge Hill combines a supportive atmosphere with cutting-edge modules like Critical Autism Studies or Young People and Social Media. And there are a whole range of career paths to explore too – researcher, mental health worker, police officer or international aid. Or you might decide to work with children in schools or even rehabilitate young offenders. Learn about the world with us and discover your place in it.
- It’s no wonder 95.6% of students are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2017/18) – you’ll gain work experience, meet working professionals, and explore specialist subjects such as youth work or play therapy.
- Our expert researchers are exploring areas like disability, gender and child protection. And with a range of specialist modules, you’ll be at the forefront of the world of social sciences.
- Become a global citizen. Learn about the world and experience more of it with field trips and study abroad opportunities.
Courses
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
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Childhood & Youth Studies | BA (Hons) | L590 |
Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology | BA (Hons) | XM32 |
Childhood & Youth Studies and Sociology | BA (Hons) | LX33 |
Criminology and Sociology | BA (Hons) | ML93 |
Early Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) | L520 |
Early Childhood Studies and Sociology | BA (Hons) | LL53 |
Education and Sociology | BA (Hons) | XL33 |
Politics and Sociology | BA (Hons) | LL32 |
Sociology | BA (Hons) | L300 |
You may also be interested in:
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
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Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | C816 |
Student Views
Social Sciences in the News
- Graduate vows to make a difference to the lives of struggling children
- Academic wins IOC grant to investigate abuse education in sport
- Academic expertise highlighted in world’s only online magazine dedicated to addressing racism
- New research centre on safeguarding in sport generates hope for real change
Facilities
The Department of Social Sciences is based in Creative Edge, a state-of-the-art £17m building offering highly contemporary facilities for Social Sciences students.
The building features a lecture theatre, seminar rooms, IT facilities and smaller tutorial spaces. There are also social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.
Creative Edge 360 Virtual Tour
External View
Foyer
Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way we usually recommend to gain an insight into the student experience is by attending an open day.
Our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including social sciences, through a series of online activities.
You can view exclusive video content, including pre-recorded presentations about the University and our courses, take a virtual tour of the campus, and find out more about student life, accommodation and student support.