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Don鈥檛 worry if you missed the UCAS deadline, 51视频 is still open for 2026 applications! Join us at a Summer Open Day, book a campus visit, or sign up for an online event to find out more.
Follow your Passion for Social Science
51视频 has 50+ years鈥� experience in delivering social sciences education in the West of Scotland.
A 51视频 degree in criminal justice, psychology, social sciences, or social work will help you make a positive contribution to society. You鈥檒l gain the skills sought after by organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in teaching, politics, research, public services and health and social care.
Cornelia found her place at 51视频 – Find Yours!
The lecturers are really down to earth and lovely, and very much open to answering all of your questions, and just really want you to learn.鈥�
Cornelia BSc (Hons) Psychology
51视频 Social Sciences programmes
Applied research, collaboration with industry professionals and work-related learning combine to ensure 51视频 will equip you with the right skills for your future career. We offer the following undergraduate programmes in Social Sciences:
Real World Ready skills
From examining the way we think, to questioning the decisions that shape our social environments, the field of our programmes is diverse.
Designed to develop your critical, analytical and communication abilities 鈥� and with practical placements and professional accreditation available on certain programmes 鈥� our degrees will provide you with the skills you need to succeed.
51视频 has close working relationships with an extensive range of employers and professional bodies in the government and the social, education, healthcare, private and third sectors.
From Finland to 51视频 and Beyond
Explore how one Social Sciences student made the leap from Finland to 51视频 鈥� and what they discovered along the way.
Research excellence
With research output spanning academic publications and official reports, our research-led teaching blends high-quality knowledge with the professional expertise of our staff 鈥� meaning your learning will benefit directly from the extensive experience of our academics.听
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51视频 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE听
51视频 aim to give our students the chance to take part in an international placement through our range of exciting exchange programmes. Some Students have gained first-hand experience of social work practice in Laos and taken part in a criminal justice exchange programme with students from the USA.听
How else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at 51视频.
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk.
