Birmingham City University’s School of Social Sciences is focused on developing insights into society and understanding everything from crime and punishment to social structures and change.
Degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and supported by cutting-edge facilities, including the Observation Lab with VR equipment.
Through participation in the Social Impact Hub, you will have the opportunity to work on real-life projects.
You will use scientific approaches to understand the mind, the brain and human behaviour. Modules will cover a range of fascinating topics, including:
Find out more: BSc (Hons) Psychology
Throughout this module, you will learn the academic skills needed for success at a UK university, such as:
You will learn to define what a business is and its functions in relation to the different types of business costs. You will also be introduced to marketing, the marketing mix and product life cycle.
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of critical thinking. You will learn how to examine and comment on components of an argument, so that you can develop a structured and analytical response.
This module will define the core principles of effective academic writing, including:
This module will introduce you to the concepts of ICT skills, including applications and reporting mechanisms.
You will explore how the concept of globalisation has evolved, looking at:
This module will introduce you to basic mathematics and mathematical applications – including equations, algebraic problems and trigonometry.
This module covers a variety of numerical techniques associated with basic number theory, including:
* Modules covered in the one-semester programme
BCU’s School of Social Sciences is based in the Curzon Building on the City Centre Campus and contains resources that support curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry. Take a look at where you will be studying and the facilities available to you.
