At the School of Applied Social Sciences, teaching and research combine to create a rich, supportive learning environment where you develop the skills to work successfully and contribute positively in global and diverse settings. We are a practice-led School, keen to ensure you can apply your degree in your chosen career.
Our #SASS Changemaker programme is designed so that you see yourself as something other than a student working towards a degree. We ask you to take an active role in bringing about change and working towards social justice.
Why study in the School of Applied Social Sciences?
- Our expert academics publish in leading academic journals and feature regularly in local and national media
- The #SASS Changemaker programme has seen our students engage with local community groups, policy makers, researchers and leading experts on a range of topics including criminology; policing and youth; and women's health
- Our BA (Hons) Professional Policing is licensed by the College of Policing so, when you graduate, you can apply for a role as a police officer in England and Wales
- Our BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies ranks 7th for overall student satisfaction and 2nd for graduate outcomes (Prospects and On-Track), out of 49 HE institutions (Complete University Guide 2023)
COURSES
- Child and Family Studies (Barnfield College) FD
- Child and Family Studies (Bedford College) FD
- Child and Family Studies (Central Bedfordshire College) FD
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
- Children Young People and Families Manager FD
- Children Young People and Families Practitioner
- Community Studies and Housing BA (Hons)
- Criminology BSc (Hons)
- Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Health and Social Care BA (Hons)
- Health and Social Care (Bedford) BA (Hons)
- Health and Social Care Practice (Central Bedfordshire College) FdA
- Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
- Professional Policing BA (Hons)
- Psychology and Crime FD
- Social Policy and Social Research BSc (Hons)
- Social Policy with Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
- Social Work BSc (Hons)
- Social Work BSc (Hons)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a range of scholarships, bursaries and funding, including our Merit Scholarship, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.
We’re keen on supporting each and every one of our students at Bedfordshire so, if you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, our Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years.
Read more about our scholarships