This level 5 Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences provides students with opportunities to study a range of courses drawn from an array of social environments.
Programme Details
| Code | ADSS040 |
|---|---|
| Award | Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences |
| Level | Undergraduate Level 5 |
| Credits | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Exam | Free online exam |
| Certificate | PDF Certificate + Transcript | Sample Certificate |
| Available to | Students from all over the world |
| Awarding Body | School of Business and Trade |
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Standard Entry Route |
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|---|---|
| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| 8 Units | Diploma / Associate Degree OR |
| None for the mature student over the age of 21 | |
To qualify for the award of Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences, students must complete the following 8 compulsory units.
| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG141 | Criminal Law | 5 |
| UG151 | English Literature | 5 |
| UG170 | Regional Geography | 5 |
| UG180 | Sociology | 5 |
| UG191 | International Trade | 5 |
| UG211 | Designing Information Systems | 5 |
| UG231 | Human Relations | 5 |
| UG241 | American Government and Politics | 5 |
Graduates may be able to work in a broad choice of social services fields such as
| • Administrative Assistant |
| • Paralegal |
| • Social and Human Service Assistant |
| • Social Worker |
| • Rehabilitation worker |
| • Data Analyst |
| • Charity |
| • Youth Work |
| • Translator |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 79 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
Upon successful completion of Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences, graduates may progress to either Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences or Master of Arts in Social Sciences.