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)
Social Sciences 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 Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
- Social Policy and Social Research BSc (Hons)
- Social Policy with Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
- Social Work BSc (Hons)
- Social Work BSc (Hons)