There are so many reasons why you would want to study a course within the area of social studies. There are important and vital applications of its use which can be easily seen in our everyday lives.
Society matters - and understanding social trends and values is as essential, and as fascinating as ever.
Social Studies is about the relationship between individuals, groups, values, contemporary social trends, challenges and priorities. It combines a number of different areas that provide a wide-ranging, critical grasp of key factors shaping current society - and ideas about how to change it for the better
The chosen career path taken after completion of a course within the area of social studies can be very varied, but can be a very satisfying and fulfilling career path to choose.
What our students say
Exploring the experiences of our past and present students is a great way to discover what Social Studies courses at Newport are like. Find out about the experiences of the following students:
Renate Paetel - Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice Graduate
Claire Bayliss - Counselling Studies Graduate
Karen Eyers - Criminology and Criminal Justice Graduate
Kerry Merchant - Social Studies and Youth Justice Graduate
Are you interested in a Social Sciences course?
If so take a moment to get a better understanding of the challenges you will be faced with and whether a Social Sciences course is right for you.
Course focus - BA (Hons) Social Studies 
The University has an international reputation for both research and teaching in the study of social welfare, ethics, sociology and related areas. This expertise has been invested in the BA (Hons) Social Studies course.
Find out more about what this exciting course has to offer by visiting the BA (Hons) Social Studies pages.
Course focus - BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
The youth and community work team at the University have been training and educating students to work with young people for over ten years. As a result of the teams skills and experience in delivering professional training courses, many positions in local authorities, councils, youth centres and voluntary organisations in South Wales and further afield are filled by graduates from the courses delivered here.
Find out more about this course and available pathways by visiting the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work pages.
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