Social Sciences

Social work is a challenging and exciting career choice. Also the social care sector is currently taking a huge step forward, embracing improvements in standards and developing greater professionalism amongst the workforce. Could social work be the career for you?
What do social workers do?

Choosing an area to commit yourself to for three years and maybe more is a tough call. You know that however worthy the course, unless it is something you really enjoy, it will be an uphill struggle. Think outside the box. Once, if you were interested in English, you simply studied that subject.

High technology, challenging and diverse careers with excellent employment prospects in “sustainable use of the seas”.

There are so many different career choices in health and social care - from those which require a good scientific base such as a biomedical scientist, those that require quick decision making and a high level of technical skill such as paramedic practice and critical care nursing to those that require you to work with particular client groups to enable individuals to reach their full potential such as occupational therapy and s

Sport and Exercise Science is the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise related behaviours. It is fast becoming one of the most popular subjects to study at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

At Queen’s you may take Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology, Social Policy or Women’s Studies and you may also combine these subjects, for example by taking a joint honours in Sociology and Social Policy. The degree structure is very flexible. After taking six courses in first year, you need to take twelve courses in second and third year.

There are over 1,500 full and part-time Science undergraduate students at Wolverhampton, as well as over 200 taught Masters students. The huge range of courses reflects the School’s size and the expertise of its ninety or so academic teaching staff.

People are at the heart of everything that the Faculty of Health & Applied Social Sciences does, from ensuring that our students are equipped with the right skills and experience to work in this challenging sector to look after the health and welfare of individuals, families and communities in Merseyside and beyond.

Mental health nursing is one of the most complex and demanding areas of nursing, and is, consequently, one of the most rewarding.

Higher education in Britain is expanding with increasing numbers of people going to University. It is the stated aim of the present Government that 50% of all 30 years old will be at, or have been at, University by the end of the decade.