This is an interdisciplinary course offering you an understanding of key global issues - their genesis and ways to tackle them. Training in research skills is invaluable for future employment or study. You will be taught by leading academics engaged in cutting-edge research on children and families, social mobility, diversity, and migration and will study at least three social science disciplines taught at UCL, including sociology and psychology, gaining an understanding of the social and economic forces shaping our world. Teaching will be delivered through a stimulating mix of lectures, small-group seminars, and workshops. All students will have a Personal Tutor throughout the three years of the degree. You will also attend practical sessions to discover, explore, and analyze qualitative data (such as interviews, visual material and other data) and quantitative data through statistical techniques. This will give you the opportunity to explore the relationship between the individual and society. Assessment is through a mix of written exams, essays, practical exercises, and a dissertation in the final year of study. Social Sciences BSc students learn to understand and analyze complex global and social issues, gain multidisciplinary training in research skills, and learn how different research methods contribute to understanding real world phenomena. You will also have an opportunity to conduct an independent research project for your dissertation. The degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors, as well as non-governmental organizations. It will also provide a strong social science foundation for future graduate study.