The campus has modern purpose built lecture theatres, an extensive library and a wide range of computing facilities, most of which can be accessed remotely. The Social Science Undergraduate Modular Programme offers students a wide range of degree choices and, with over 130 modules, provides great flexibility in putting together different study combinations to suit the interests of individual students. Modules are based around the three main social science disciplines, Economics, Politics and Sociology, together with inputs from History, Social Policy and Business Studies. To qualify for an honours degree students must achieve a minimum of 360 credits - most modules on the programme are rated at 30 credits. Interim awards, in the form of certificates or diplomas, are available to those students who choose to leave the programme before completing their final award.
Additional flexibility is provided by the opportunity to study abroad.
Students may apply to spend either one term or a whole academic year in one of a number of countries, including the USA, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Poland and Hungary. Coursework assessments include essays, tests, group projects and oral presentations. In addition to subject specific knowledge and skills, the programme provides students with instruction in the use world processing, the internet and electronic conferencing. It also seeks to develop other key skills such as communication and group work, with a view to enhancing students employability. The Teaching Quality Assessment for Sociology resulted in a score of 23 from a maximum of 24 points.