Combined Honours in Social Sciences
Durham University
UCAS Code: LMV0 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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About this course
If you are curious about the big issues that shape our society, this course may be for you. Taking a research-led approach, Combined Honours in Social Sciences explores systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape the lives of people across the world.
A multidisciplinary qualification that sits outside of traditional boundaries, this bespoke, academically ambitious course offers exceptional flexibility.
You can choose to focus on two subjects or spread your learning across three or four to suit your individual interests, strengths and career plans. You can also apply to add a placement year or year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.
Learning from academics working at the forefront of their specialisms, our students graduate feeling confident, intellectually engaged and well prepared for employment or further study. As a graduate you will be well placed to take up a career in fields as diverse as teaching, journalism, social work, in financial services or the charity sector.
In the Social Sciences you can choose from:
Anthropology
Archaeology
Business
Economics
Education
Geography
International Relations
Politics
Sociology and Criminology
Sport
Up to half of your modules can be chosen from subjects in the Arts and Humanities (subject to timetable compatibility and entry requirements):
Classics and Ancient History
English Literature
History
Music
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Studies
Visual Arts
Languages, currently Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish
The degree culminates in a dissertation on a relevant topic which draws together the skills developed throughout the course.
Modules
Years 1 and 2
The first two years follow a similar structure. In each year you will study 120 credits, chosen from a minimum of two and a maximum of four subjects. The subjects currently on offer are listed below.
Year 3 (Year 4 if undertaking a placement or year abroad)
In your final year, you will complete a dissertation in one of your subjects, alongside your remaining credits from a total of two or three subjects.
Modules can be chosen from a list of Social Sciences subjects including:
Anthropology,
Archaeology,
Business,
Economics,
Education,
Geography,
International Relations and Politics,
Sociology,
Criminology,
Sport
Arts and Humanities subjects included:
Classics and Ancient History,
English Literature,
History,
Modern Languages and Cultures,
Music,
Philosophy,
Theology and Religion,
Visual Arts.
Certain elements of the course are defined by the choice of subject, for example:
If your principal subjects include a modern language, then your studies will be extended from three years to four. The third year is spent abroad studying at university, teaching English or undertaking internships.
If your primary interest lies in the Arts and Humanities, you should apply for the Liberal Arts degree instead.
If you are only interested in modern languages subjects, you should apply for the Modern Languages and Cultures degree instead.
It is not possible to study Business and Economics alone or Politics and International Relations alone. For these combinations you would need to look at courses offered by the Business School or School of Government and International Affairs, respectively.
Your choice of modules is subject to availability, timetable compatibility and the approval of the Director of Combined Honours in Social Sciences. You may also be required to meet specific A level or equivalent requirements.
Please see the website for more detail on the subjects available https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/courses/lmv0/.
Assessment methods
Your choice of subjects/modules will determine the assessment types you encounter, but these are likely to include essays, examinations, presentations, case studies and reflections. Assessment is designed to evaluate your knowledge and understanding, test your critical thinking and your ability to apply your learning to real-world issues.
In your final year, you will complete a dissertation supported by one-on-one supervision. You will be expected to think independently and take greater control of the direction of study.
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