Follow your Passion for Social Science
UWS has 50+ years’ experience in delivering social sciences education in the West of Scotland.
A UWS degree in social sciences will help you make a positive contribution to society. You’ll gain the skills sought after by organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Many of our graduates have gone on to build exciting and meaningful careers across the public, private and third sectors. Your ability to understand society, analyse evidence and communicate ideas clearly opens doors to a wide range of roles.
Social Sciences Degree
Applied research, collaboration with industry professionals and work-related learning combine to ensure UWS will equip you with the right skills for your future career.
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PAGAN FOUND HER PLACE AT UWS – FIND YOURS
Pagan studies on our BA (Hons) Social Sciences programme at our Paisley Campus.
Before I came to university, I thought it might be quite a formal experience and quite stuffy. But in coming to UWS I’ve realised it doesn’t have to be like that.”
Pagan found her place at UWS – find yours!
Real World skills
The BA (Hons) Social Sciences is a multi-disciplinary degree exploring how people, institutions and ideas shape society and drive social change. Combining Sociology, Political Science and Criminology, this degree helps you understand today’s biggest social and political challenges while developing the skills to make a difference to the world.
From Finland to UWS and Beyond
Explore how one Social Sciences student made the leap from Finland to UWS – and what they discovered along the way.
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