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On completion of the Social Sciences (Criminology) (Honours) degree from The Open University, you’ll be able to apply criminological and social theories, analyse a variety of evidence including statistical data, present arguments, write clearly and conduct your own research – opening up employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.
Key features of the course
– Specialise in criminology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree
– Explore real world problems focusing on cutting edge, topical and often controversial criminological and social issues
– Gain a degree directly relevant to careers within the criminal justice system and other organisations concerned with crime and social justice
– Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.
Skills for career development
Employers value the diverse skills of the social sciences very highly. The ability to work across different academic disciplines will provide you with a broad portfolio of transferable skills including the ability to:
– interpret, analyse, and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative evidence
– apply learning to real world situations
– communicate effectively to a variety of audiences using different media
– employ a wide range of digital practices to find, use, and create data
– learn autonomously and plan, conduct, and present independent work
– work effectively with others to achieve joint outcomes
Career relevance
A degree in the social sciences can lead to employment across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Businesses, public sector organisations and educational institutions increasingly have to deal with social issues, and value the skills that social science graduates can provide, making this degree relevant to a wide range of professions including local government officer, civil servant, secondary school teacher, social worker, charities, journalism and trade union officials. You can also use your BA (Hons) Social Sciences for further study in the higher education sector.
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