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Social Studies - Undergraduate

Undergraduate Courses

Social Studies - Undergraduate

A wide-range of career possibilities are available through our industry-relevant courses.

Our undergraduate courses are designed to ensure you have a stimulating and enjoyable education while providing a range of transferable skills that employers require. Our social studies courses will enable you to enter the workplace better equipped to utilise the expertise you have been taught.

  • 1st in Scotland for student experience in Social Work (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Joint 1st in Scotland for Student Satisfaction in Social Work (Complete University Guide 2026).

*excludes colleges, small, specialist and private providers.

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Applied Psychology

BA (Hons)

The Applied Psychology degree from Robert Gordon University covers the scientific study of the brain and behaviour, and will explore how we interact with the world around us. Social science encompasses a range of fascinating disciplines. Psychology is one that is well-known and topical with a practical application.

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Applied Social Sciences

BA (Hons)

The Applied Social Sciences degree from Robert Gordon University is built around the core disciplines of psychology and sociology, providing the best possible launching pad for a career in these fascinating areas. You will learn about the society we live in and the relationships people have within that society.

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Applied Sociology

BA (Hons)

The Applied Sociology degree at Robert Gordon University will provide you with the skills to help yourself and others in life and in work.

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Criminology

BA (Hons)

The course provides insights into all aspects of crime: from how it is investigated, to its social and psychological causes, and how the legal system responds to crime. We explore everything from gang crime, gun crime, to cybercrime to environmental crime to terrorism and lots more!

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Social Work

BA (Hons)

At Robert Gordon University, this BA (Hons) Social Work course will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills to practice as a qualified Social Worker. We're the largest provider of social work education in Scotland and have a strong reputation for providing high-quality teaching resulting in highly employable graduates.

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Social Work - Distance Learning

BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Social Work Distance Learning degree from Robert Gordon University is designed for someone already working in a related social care role. It will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to practice as a qualified Social Worker.

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