Social Studies degrees in Eastern England

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University of East Anglia UEA

9 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 28th
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So far everything is fine. The lecturers are really helpful and won't make you feel insecure about your knowledge. There is just some problems oh terms of timetable management, but for now everything seems great.

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University of Hertfordshire

4 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The University of Hertfordshire has great facilities, but there are quite a few unnecessary procedures that could be streamlined, such as booking appointments for even the smallest matters. My experience so far has been disappointing from an academic perspective. I was expecting better quality education, but instead, most of the lectures consist of simply reading from PowerPoint slides, and the practical sessions have been far from engaging. While I understand that self-study is important, not all students, especially international ones like myself, have prior industrial experience or expertise. It's crucial that the university recognizes this and provides clearer, more detailed information about the curriculum, how exams work, and what is expected in terms of assessments. Relying solely on self-study and putting too much responsibility on the students isn’t fair, especially when we're paying for a quality education.

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Early Childhood Education - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Placement 1: Observing the Curriculum in Practice
  • Promoting Children's Wellbeing in the 21st Century
  • Supporting Children: Play, Learning and Development
  • The Child's World: Family, Culture and Community
  • Working with Children: Exploring Identity, Values and Voice
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Criminology and Criminal Justice - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Academic Skills in Criminology
  • Criminal Justice Process
  • History of Crime in Society
  • Understanding Crime and Deviance
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University of Essex

50 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 38th
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WUSCA ranking: 73th
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I like the green spaces. There are lots of places to study. I think the sports facilities here are excellent. I think the main building could be refurbished, especially the bathrooms in the main building.

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Sociology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Researching Social Life I
  • The Sociological Imagination
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Sociology and Criminology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Crime, Law and Society
  • Researching Social Life I
  • The Sociological Imagination
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Anglia Ruskin University

24 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 87th
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From my opinion I would say ARU is praised for its supportive staff, modern facilities, diverse community, and strong career services. However, areas for improvement include communication responsiveness, consistency in course delivery, better promotion of extracurricular activities, and some accommodation and facility concerns. Overall, it offers a positive student experience with room for enhancement in certain aspects.

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Sociology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Global Sociology
  • Media, Society and Crime
  • Researching Difference and Inequality
  • Sociology in Action
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Psychology with Criminology
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Year 1
  • Becoming a Researcher
  • Crime News and Criminology
  • Criminal Justice in England and Wales
  • Introduction to Clinical and Health Psychology
  • The Psychology of Everyday Life
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University of Suffolk

8 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 70th
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WUSCA ranking: 1th
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I love my degree. The lecturers are fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive. I love my subject and the freedom this course gives me to explore it. The block learning structure makes assessments more manageable. The assessments are often really open ended, allowing for you to research and write about your interests. It's really helped me to realise exactly what career path I want to follow. Theyre always advertising internships and paid work opportunities in a variety of fields and they provide plenty of opportunities for CPD for free. They have lots of services such as the careers team and 121 library support which are fantastic. UOS isn't much of a party school- Ipswich has an awful nightlife. It's definitely a different experience to some of the bigger unis, but I've met some awesome people of all ages and backgrounds. I would recommend this course, definitely!

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Psychology and Sociology
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Year 1
  • Sociological Imagination
  • Foundations of Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Foundations of Social and Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Migration and Ethnicity
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Criminology
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Social Science Skills
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University of Bedfordshire

9 social-studies courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 85th
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At Bedfordshire we have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes around 20,000 students from over 100 countries. We are a modern university that believes in nurturing our students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.

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Childhood and Youth Studies - BA (Hons)
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  • Career Planning For Social Scientists (ASS102-1)
  • Child Protection And Safeguarding: The Contexts Of Vulnerability (ASS009-3)
  • Developing Academic Skills (ASS086-1)
  • Human Growth And Development Across The Lifespan (ASS087-1)
  • Independent Project In Child And Adolescent Studies (ASS116-3)
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Education (With Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
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  • Children's Fiction (ENG007-3)
  • Children, Young People And The Media (EDC212-3)
  • Comparative Education (EDC043-2)
  • Critical Debates In Send Education (EDC154-3)
  • Dissertation (EDC207-3)
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City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)

2 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
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Childhood and Youth Studies - BA (Hons)
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University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute

2 social-studies courses
star rating 3.9
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EASTERN ENGLAND
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The university campus has everything you need, so as a commuting student I still get that ‘university feel’ as it is all in one place. Travelling 30 minutes is worth it as I can study, make friends and do different things at uni, as well as still living from home and saving money in the long run.

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Early Years and Primary Studies - BA (Hons)
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)
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University Centre West Anglia

2 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
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University Centre South Essex

4 social-studies courses
star rating 3.0
1 review
EASTERN ENGLAND
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Early Years Care and Education - BA (Hons)
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Psychology and Sociology
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