Social Sciences
Studying the social sciences will give you the opportunity to learn a range of theories, reflecting on your own thoughts, actions, and interactions with organisations around you. Throughout the course, you will develop the confidence to summarise research, interpret key findings, and most importantly, relate ideas to important issues that concern us on an everyday basis.
2024/25 Programme
This academic year we will be offering a mix of course modes for accredited modules with some online and some classroom-based courses.
Please ensure when you make a booking for a course that the mode of delivery meets with personal requirements - each course is only offered via one delivery mode.
Students signing up to work towards a Certificate of Higher Education should bear in mind that for future terms they may need to attend courses in York, in person.
Spring term
- Thursday 16 January 2025: Introduction to the Social Sciences - with Sam Hinrichs LLB MA (7-9pm, 11 weeks, £156, 10 credits), University of York Campus, Classroom-based course.
Summer term
- Tuesday 22 April 2025: Introduction to Personality Psychology - with Lucy Stafford MSci MA (7-9pm, 11 weeks, £156, 10 credits), University of York Campus, Classroom-based course.
- Wednesday 23 April 2025: An Introduction to Criminology - with Gemma Gibson BA MA PhD (7-9pm, 11 weeks, £156, 10 credits), Online course.
Progression to the Department of Sociology
Upon completion of 60 credits it may be possible for students to progress to the Department of Sociology for undergraduate study.
The following gives an indication of what the department would be looking for:
- For first year entry: 60 credits from Lifelong Learning with good marks. Students would need to apply via UCAS, by January each year.
For further information about progression to the Department of Sociology, please contact Prof Robin Wooffitt, (robin.wooffitt@york.ac.uk).