Social Science (BSc) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry
Do you want to become a competent, critical and responsible researcher of the social world? This innovative and flexible interdisciplinary programme will help you do just that. You will study core social science subjects such as social theory, social policy and research methods, and you will pick option modules from a wide range of fields in the social sciences – from anthropology to social policy. With the opportunity to conduct social research of your own towards a dissertation, you can graduate with either a general BSc Social Science degree or with a specialism of either: anthropology; communication; development studies; geography; history; politics; psychosocial studies; or social policy. You can study this course in central London or Stratford.
This course is also available for full-time evening study.
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Course structure
This programme consists of modules worth a total of 360 credits, comprised of 120 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6 respectively.
If you intend to graduate with a certain specialism, you must select option modules to the value of 90 credits in that specialist area at the appropriate levels (you must take one option module in your specialist area at level 4, one at level 5 and one at level 6).
A typical part-time route through the programme is as follows:
Year 1
You will be introduced to key contemporary debates in Social Science, and to university study in general.
- Introductions: Understanding the Social World (core module, 30 credits, Level 4)
- Two Level 4 option modules worth a total of 60 credits (you must take at least one module from your specialist area).
Year 2
You will study the debates associated with the Social Science disciplines about the person as an individual and as a member of multiple local, national and international collectivities. You will be introduced to debates regarding social conflict, drawing on a number of disciplinary perspectives.
- Social Inequalities and Diversities (core module, 30 credits, Level 4)
- One Level 5 option module (30 credits from the specialist modules on offer)
- Social Conflict (core module, 30 credits, Level 5).
Year 3
You will take:
- Social Relations & Social Policy (compulsary module, 30 credits, Level 5)
- one Level 6 option module (30 credits)
- Knowing the Social World (core module, 30 credits, Level 5)
Year 4
You will be introduced to the research methods used in Social Science and you will develop advanced analytical and research skills through undertaking an independent dissertation and one option module choice.
Alternatively you can choose three options available at 30 credits each, Level 6. For further information please contact geds@bbk.ac.uk, 020 3073 8000.
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Study resources
Students have access to Senate House Library and the Birkbeck libraries in Bloomsbury and Stratford, and will join a flourishing and diverse undergraduate student community.
We offer student support and have a range of research resources.
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Further study opportunities
You can go on to a diverse range of postgraduate-level courses, such as the MA Gender, Sexuality and Culture/MSc Gender, Sexuality and Society, MA Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity, and MA Psychosocial Studies.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in central or local government, education, social, health or housing service, cultural industries and other statutory, private and not-for-profit sectors, social research in the social science disciplines, and journalism.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Apply now
- How to apply
Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement.
- Application deadlines and interviews
- Early application is recommended.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- How to apply
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Key information set
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Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).
Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.
Fees:
The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.Years of study:
The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.
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