BA (Hons) Social and Community Studies

This interdisciplinary social science degree addresses contemporary issues relating to communities, identities and social institutions. We explore the causes and consequences of social inclusion and exclusion, poverty and deprivation and the links between these and other social issues such as identity, gender, education, health, politics, and crime. With a particular focus on regeneration and development we explore how different parts of society (including government, media, communities and individuals) impact on each other on local, national and global levels.

Students develop an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in social scientific knowledge. The course also provides the opportunity to gain a range of transferable skills.

This programme is designed to meet the needs of people interested in the community, voluntary and public sectors and suits the needs of people both professionally involved and with a personal interest. If you are interested in how societies work, and how people and groups behave, this course is for you.

All the modules offered on this programme are core modules and run in stage levels (Certificate, Diploma and Degree) each stage will last 18 months, the modules on this programme consist of:

Certificate Stage (Level 4)

• Life Long Learning: Styles and Approaches
• Culture and the Community  
• Social Self and Social Identity
• Community Participation and Development  
• Exploring Psychology
• Regeneration and the Community

Diploma Stage (Level 5)

• Research Methodology and Methods
• Social Psychology and the Community
• How Society Functions
• Interpreting and Constructing Society
• Difference and Diversity
• Community Health Development

Degree Stage (Level 6)

• Community Economic Development
• Social Issues, Dilemmas and Social Policies
• Dissertation

The teaching and assessment methods for these modules varies between: lectures, group discussions and activities. There are no formal examinations.

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from all age groups, and we are keen to take into account your life and work experiences as well as any professional qualifications and awards. Students will be expected to undertake study outside of formal class times including reading for classes and preparing essays and other assessed work.

We are happy to consider applications from people who wish to obtain direct entry to the diploma or the degree stage through accreditation of prior learning. 

Duration, Attendance and Location

The BA (Hons) Social and Community Studies programme runs over four and a half years part -time, with compulsory university attendance of one day per week, being a Tuesday morning for first and second year students and a Thursday morning for third and fourth year students.  All classes are held at the University of Hull's main campus on Cottingham Road, Hull.

This programme starts in Late September 2012.