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Social Sciences

Understanding people and how we work

Learn the fundamentals of how humans think and interact with the world around them.

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War. Crime. Poverty. Explore the big issues facing world society with our Social Sciences courses. 

Embrace research-led teaching at the cutting edge of the discipline through courses developed alongside the United Nations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Commission, the Quakers and others. 

Make an impact on a global level after you graduate with all the skills needed to enter a range of exciting sectors, including criminal justice, armed forces, police, advertising, teaching, and research.

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Courses in Social Sciences

  1. Criminology BA (Hons)

    Apply for Criminology BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

  4. Psychology BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

  5. Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

  6. Social Work BA (Hons)

    Apply for Social Work BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

  7. Sociology BA (Hons)

    Apply for Sociology BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

Where Social Sciences can take you

The School of Social Sciences is internationally recognised for our research and teaching. 

We provide a research informed education environment and work closely with governments, public bodies and multilateral organisations including the United Nations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Commission, the Quakers and others.

As a result, our graduates leave with a wide range of career prospects, with potential roles in areas such as:

  • Criminal Justice Sector
  • Armed Forces
  • Police
  • Advertising 
  • Teaching
  • Research
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