Social Sciences University of Bath

Overview

During this Social Sciences degree from University of Bath, you’ll develop the research foundations, methodological expertise, and professional skills needed to address contemporary questions across the social sciences.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches, giving you the foundation to identify actionable insights from diverse data sets that can inform policy, practice, and academic knowledge.

Gain key skills

Upon successful completion this course, you will have:

• a strong understanding of social science research traditions, including the ability to critically engage with theories, paradigms, and research designs relevant to social science inquiry

• deep knowledge of a variety of research techniques for interpreting social issues and the necessary methodological expertise to analyse quantitative and qualitative data

• a rounded set of competencies relevant for research-based roles, including inter-disciplinary collaboration, awareness of complex ethical issues, project and data management expertise

Graduate prospects

There is increasing demand for advanced research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

The graduates generally go on to work in a wide variety of organisations and roles, such as:

• social research in universities and research institutes, government, business, voluntary organisations and international organisations

• public policy analysis at local, national and international levels

• public information provision and campaigning within organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice