Social Studies degrees in Northern England

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Liverpool Hope University

88 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 64th
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WUSCA ranking: 37th
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The best aspect of the uni experience would be the campus. There are many things to do here, as long as you actually head over to the Hope Park campus. I didn’t do this for the first two years but did in the final year and it was life changing!

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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Applied Social Science
  • Criminological Theory
  • Institutions and Process
  • Politics, Philosophy and History
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Criminology and Psychology - BA (Hons)
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  • Applied Social Science
  • Criminological Theory
  • Developing a Psychological Imagination
  • Individual and Group Perspectives
  • Institutions and Process
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University of Chester

20 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 76th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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University of Bradford

5 social-studies courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 100th
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WUSCA ranking: 81th
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The University of Bradford stands out as one of the top universities in the UK. They offer excellent education and boast triple accreditation from AMBA, Equis, and IBA. Plus, they are very welcoming to students.

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Forensic Anthropology
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Year 1
  • Biological Anthropology: Human Evolution to Forensic Anthropology
  • Field Recording Skills
  • Independent Study for Forensic Scientists
  • Introduction to Archaeological Methods
  • Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation
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Forensic Anthropology (with a placement year)
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  • Biological Anthropology: Human Evolution to Forensic Anthropology
  • Field Recording Skills
  • Independent Study for Forensic Scientists
  • Introduction to Archaeological Methods
  • Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation
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Teesside University

16 social-studies courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 96th
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WUSCA ranking: 8th
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Great aspect is the modern facilities and learning environment. The campus is well-equipped with up-to-date labs and software resources, which is especially valuable for engineering students. The university also provides good academic support services and career guidance, helping students improve employability. Meanwhile, for something to improve the best will be expanding networking opportunities with more industry professionals and increasing internship connections would further enhance our careers.

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Sociology
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Year 1
  • Media Representations
  • Principles of Criminology
  • Principles of Sociology
  • Research in Practice
  • Sociological Approaches to Children and Young People
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Criminology
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Year 1
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal law for Criminologists
  • Popular Criminology
  • Principles of Criminology
  • Principles of Sociology
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University of Greater Manchester

4 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 82nd
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I think there are a lot of resources available lately and even support for international student but I think they could be more facilities to study such as study rooms, more pods available And also more student events!!

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Early Years Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)
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  • Child Development - 2
  • Children in the Community
  • Developing Children's Health and Wellbeing
  • Developing Practitioner Skills
  • Developing Self Reflective Practice
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Community Development and Youth Work - BA (Hons)
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  • Community Development, Policy and Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Youth Work
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
  • Enabling Healthy Communities
  • Ethics, Values and Reflective Practice
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Sheffield Hallam University

11 social-studies courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 59th
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The labs on level 8 are really really good facilities lots of opportunities to improve in lab skills, the worst aspects are the sports halls at city and colligiate for korfball training they just aren’t big enough

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Sociology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Deviance, Order And Protest
  • Graduate Development
  • Media, Representation And Society
  • Researching Society
  • Shaping Societies
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Law with Criminology - LLB (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Criminal Law And Practice
  • Dispute Resolution In Contract
  • Introduction To Criminology And Practice
  • Uk Constitutional Law And Practice
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University of Salford

8 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 72nd
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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I love my university so much!!! It feels like everyone is connected together, and it feels like a well-structured and connected community. I would maybe like to see a bit more interaction with topics regarding mental health (especially in men, young men and boys). But overall, it's a great place to study and there the views are so great.

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Psychology and Criminology
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Year 1
  • Crime and Society
  • Criminal Justice and Human Rights
  • Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Individual Differences
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Criminology with Counselling
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  • Becoming a Social Scientist
  • Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches
  • Crime, Conflict and Society
  • Criminal Justice and Human Rights
  • Social Divisions and Inequality
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Lancaster University

19 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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WUSCA ranking: 66th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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  • Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Sociology - BA (Hons)
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  • The Sociological Imagination
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Leeds Beckett University

8 social-studies courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 75th
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WUSCA ranking: 29th
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Leeds Beckett is situated in a great location. Firstly city campus is situated around 10-15 minutes walk from the city centre meaning if you are in first year student halls this is very convenient as many of them are right in the city. Furthermore if you are at Headingley campus you able to hop on the free shuttle to the city centre or if your living in the Carnegie halls, then this is right on your doorstep. Otherwise you are 10 minutes walk from Headingley centre and around 20-25 minutes from Hyde Park which is where many 2nd year and 3rd year students live in student houses. Leeds Beckett has a variety of courses and a great selection of staff on each course, meaning you interact with different lecturers and leaders. Moreover, the societies and student events mean socialising is encouraged and can lead you to make unforgettable memories and lifelong friends. I would say this is probably the best uni for someone to attend due to the close knit community that is created by Leeds Beckett and its location as it is an easy city to find your way round and it very quickly becomes a home away from home that you will be sad to leave.

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Sociology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Culture, Media & Society
  • Doing Sociology in Leeds
  • Global Capitalism
  • Introduction to Social Policy
  • Researching Society
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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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  • Becoming a Criminologist
  • Criminological Theory
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
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University of Hull

17 social-studies courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 51st
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The university is diversified and inclusive, welcoming international student from all over the world, with staff who are ready to listen and create a bespoke learning experience for student The ambience if the university is serene, feee from urban stress and traffic hereby creating a relaxed environment For learning. The university has a broad range of campus activities to build the socio-academic lifestyle of student and prepare them for the world outside the university

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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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  • Becoming a Criminologist
  • Crime, Deviance and Society
  • Criminal Justice Institutions
  • Criminology in Late Modernity
  • Social Research in Practice
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Psychology with Criminology
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  • Brain and Behaviour 1
  • Cognition and Development 1
  • Criminology in Late Modernity
  • Research Skills 1
  • Research Skills 2
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