本课程适合已完成社会科学课程5级资格并且想要定制计划以反映其兴趣和职业目标的学生。您可以研究的主题范围包括社会学，心理学，咨询，社区治理和犯罪学等模块。（对于那些对更专业的课程感兴趣的人，还可以提供BSc犯罪学和刑事司法（第6级）。）通过一个应用研究项目，您将提高您的研究技能，并对基于证据的实践和服务有深刻的了解评价。本课程重点介绍如何将您的知识和技能应用于现实世界中，您将从与专业组织以及公共部门和志愿部门的雇主的广泛联系中受益。
This course is suitable for students who have completed a Level 5 qualification in a social sciences subject and who would like to tailor a programme to reflect their interests and career goals. The range of topics you can study include modules in sociology, psychology, counselling, community governance and criminology. (For those interested in a more specialised curriculum, the BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice (Level 6) is also available.) Through an applied research project you'll refine your research skills and develop a strong understanding of evidence-based practice and service evaluation. This course emphasises how your knowledge and skills can be applied to real-world issues and you'll benefit from a broad range of links with professional organisations and employers in the public and voluntary sectors.