This level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences is for students who wish to gain a broader understanding of the radical changes in the social environment of our society.
Programme Details
| Code | PGDSS040 |
|---|---|
| Award | Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences |
| Level | Postgraduate Level 7 |
| 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 | Generally, a bachelor degree or graduate diploma in any discipline |
To qualify for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science, students must complete the following 8 compulsory units.
| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG411 | International Relations | 5 |
| PG421 | Human Geography | 5 |
| PG430 | Communications | 5 |
| PG441 | Climate Change | 5 |
| PG451 | Public Health Ethics | 5 |
| PG471 | Social Work Research | 5 |
| PG481 | Human Psychology | 5 |
| PG510 | Statistics | 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 |
| • Social and Community Service Manager |
| • Market Research Analyst |
| • Local Government |
| • Charity |
| • Researcher |
| • Youth Work |
| • Translator |
| • Economist |
| • Historian |
| • Political Scientist |
| • Sociologist |
| • Psychological Services |
| • Police |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 99 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
Upon successful completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences, graduates may progress to Master of Arts in Social Sciences.