At the School of Applied Social Sciences, teaching and research combine to create a rich, supportive learning environment where you develop the skills to work successfully and contribute positively in global and diverse settings. We are a practice-led School, keen to ensure you can apply your degree in your chosen career.
Our #SASS Changemaker programme is designed so that you see yourself as something other than a »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵworking towards a degree. We ask you to take an active role in bringing about change and working towards social justice.
Why study in the School of Applied Social Sciences?
- Our expert academics publish in leading academic journals and feature regularly in local and national media
- The #SASS Changemaker programme has seen our students engage with local community groups, policy makers, researchers and leading »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ on a range of topics including criminology; policing and youth; and women's health
- Our BA (Hons) Professional Policing is licensed by the College of Policing so, when you graduate, you can apply for a role as a police officer in England and Wales
- Our BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies ranks 7th for overall »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵsatisfaction and 2nd for graduate outcomes (Prospects and On-Track), out of 49 HE institutions (Complete »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Guide 2023)
COURSES
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- Child and Family Studies (Barnfield College) FD
- Child and Family Studies (Bedford College) FD
- Child and Family Studies (Central »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ College) FD
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
- Children Young People and Families Manager FD
- Children Young People and Families Practitioner
- Community Studies and Housing BA (Hons)
- Criminology BSc (Hons)
- Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Health and Social Care BA (Hons)
- Health and Social Care (Bedford) BA (Hons)
- Health and Social Care Practice (Central »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ College) FdA
- Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
- Professional Policing BA (Hons)
- Psychology and Crime FD
- Social Policy and Social Research BSc (Hons)
- Social Policy with Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
- Social Work BSc (Hons)
- Social Work BSc (Hons)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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We offer a range of scholarships, bursaries and funding, including our Merit Scholarship, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.
We’re keen on supporting each and every one of our students at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ so, if you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, our Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years.
Read more about our scholarships