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    Social Sciences

    The two-year combined Social Sciences programme includes Applied Level 3 Diploma in Criminology and Extended Level 3 Certificate in Psychology and Human Biology, alongside industrial placement and some fantastic enrichment opportunities.

     

    These qualifications attract the same UCAS points as A Levels enabling you to progress to university, as well as offering an exciting and interesting experience that focuses on applied learning in your chosen subjects.

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    Applied Criminology

    The Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements many other studies.

    Length: 2 Years
    Study: Full Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    What can I do with a qualification in Social Sciences?

    Biological Scientists and Biochemists Psychologists Science, Engineering and Production Technicians n.e.c.

    Daily tasks:

    • Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by jobholders in MINOR GROUP 214: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
    • Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
    • Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
    • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
    • Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
    • Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
    • Studies the physical and chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

    Median Salary

    £37,056 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance.
    • Applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc..
    • Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
    • Studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders.
    • Analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour.
    • Observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics.
    • Develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
    • Develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results.

    Median Salary

    £37,251 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
    • Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
    • Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
    • Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

    Median Salary

    £26,435 View more