Social Sciences Undergraduate Courses

Our Social Sciences degrees inspire creative thinking, challenge ideas and offer fascinating insights into human behaviour, empowering you to drive positive change while preparing for a rewarding career.

Why study Social Sciences at Derby?

• Our Criminology programme offers practical insights into the causes of crime, the criminal justice system, criminal investigation techniques, the motivations of offenders and the impacts of crimes on victims.
• Our Sociology programme explores the society we live in and how it shapes our lives. It covers topics such as social inequalities and cultural influences, and examines how identities such as gender, ethnicity and social class affect our experiences.
• Lecturers draw on their connections with organisations in the criminal justice sector, the charity sector and local government to showcase how the concepts you encounter in the classroom are applied across a range of careers.
• Access opportunities to work on practical projects with local organisations that allow you to see your subject in action and develop links with employers.

Course facilities

You’ll be based at One Friar Gate Square in Derby, a modern building in the city centre. You’ll study alongside students on our law, criminology and policing courses, giving you unique opportunities to share knowledge, expertise and experience.

Specialist facilities at One Friar Gate Square include our replica crown court, student legal advice centre and mock custody suite, plus well-resourced lecture theatres, seminar rooms and social learning spaces.

Career opportunities

Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of sectors including: 

• Government
• Social work
• Business
• Research
• Charity
• Policing
• Criminal justice
• Youth offending
• Victim support