Subject showcases - November 2024
Delve deeper into your subject area of interest, learn more about programmes, meet staff and students and see what it’s like to study at UWS.
Attend a Subject Showcase
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 criminal justice, psychology, social sciences, or social work 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 work in teaching, politics, research, public services and health and social care.
UWS Social Sciences programmes
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. We offer the following undergraduate programmes in Social Sciences:
Real World Ready skills
From examining the way we think, to questioning the decisions that shape our social environments, the field of our programmes is diverse.
Designed to develop your critical, analytical and communication abilities – and with practical placements and professional accreditation available on certain programmes – our degrees will provide you with the skills you need to succeed.
UWS has close working relationships with an extensive range of employers and professional bodies in the government and the social, education, healthcare, private and third sectors.
Research excellence
With research output spanning academic publications and official reports, our research-led teaching blends high-quality knowledge with the professional expertise of our staff – meaning your learning will benefit directly from the extensive experience of our academics.
UWS INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
UWS aim to give our students the chance to take part in an international placement through our range of exciting exchange programmes. Some Students have gained first-hand experience of social work practice in Laos and taken part in a criminal justice exchange programme with students from the USA.
Chat to a UWS Student
Want to know what it's like to study at UWS? Select and connect with UWS students who have chosen a similar path to you. Find common ground and hear real stories about life at UWS via the UniBuddy platform.
Your Digital Prospectus
Kick-start your career with an undergraduate degree from UWS.
Our undergraduate prospectus is digital! Just provide a few details and in a matter of moments you’ll get access to your personalised downloadable prospectus packed with the information that matters most to you.
No filler. No jargon. Just your UWS. Your way.
Need to get in touch?
Still have questions or want to find out more about joining UWS on one of our Social Sciences focused courses?
Get in touch today and find out more about applying.
Email: ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone: 0800 027 1000 (UK) or
+44 (0) 141 849 4101 (out-with UK)