Applied Social Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Truro and Penwith College
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25081 | £26209 | £29173 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25006 - £26600 | £20579 - £30670 | £21734 - £35169 |
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Course Description
Students studying with us benefit from first class teaching alongside the benefits of studying within the beautiful and culturally rich county of Cornwall. Often students on our courses utilise aspects of Cornish culture and communities to complete assessment and undertake primary research. This connection between place, people and study is clear within our University Centre offer, and students are encouraged to link module assessments to both local and national/global issues.
We have a long established and clear relationship with the University of Plymouth, which we utilise to ensure that the quality of our offer is matching standards out of county at larger institutions. We offer a smaller, student focused approach to our higher education provision, than within larger institutions, with smaller class sizes fostering close relationships between subject specialists and students, and excellent pastoral support.
Student choice and autonomy is a key theme within our approach, students on the BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science will study the core 80 credits of modules alongside 40 credits of subject specialism modules. This feature encourages students' independence and creativity, aligning with their career interests.
Students are assessed by 100% coursework/practical model which includes authentic, and real-world assessment, with no exams. This is supported by student and staff feedback, to increase practical and employment related skills.
A clear distinctive feature of this course is the practical, problem-solving approaches nurtured in specific modules. Students develop these employability skills through campaigns in relation to crime and social justice in rural and coastal communities, data management and manipulation in the dissertation module, and critical analysis of policy interventions in the application of social science.
Upon completion of the BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science, students may be suited to work in a variety of settings and these opportunities include, but are not limited to, working in the following sectors: Education; Health Care; Public Services; Social Care.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
For entry to our top-up degrees, candidates must be holders of a relevant foundation degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification.
Qualification requirements
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Social Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £4625 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £4668 | year 1 |
| England UK | £4625 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4625 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £4625 | year 1 |
| Wales | £4625 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4625 | year 1 |
| International | £4668 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
37Y2
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FAQ about Applied Social Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) Truro and Penwith College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Applied Social Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Truro and Penwith College.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Applied Social Science students in the UK.