Human Sciences

Who and what are human beings? why are individuals and society the way they are? what problems do human societies face now and in the future, and how can we address them? this degree is designed to enable you to answer these questions through examining the past and present of humans from the perspectives of both social and biological sciences. delivered jointly by biosciences, geography and environmental science, the programme combines these exciting disciplines to make connections between biological processes, political and environmental issues and social patterns. the programme covers a broad range of topics, from human evolution and genetics, to the development of human cultures and cultural diversity, all the way through to sustainability and the interactions between human societies and their environments. designed for those interested in human biology, the environment, social policy, politics, economics and society. field trip to kenya in the final year*

Our field courses are among the most inspirational, rewarding and enjoyable experiences as an undergraduate student at the university of exeter. they form an integral part of your degree, positioned at the very heart of our teaching in human sciences. field courses provide you with the ambition and ability to develop and apply the knowledge gained from our world-leading academic staff in the classroom into the central issues, concerns and experiences facing the world around us. each field course is carefully designed to bring theory to life, whether through developing fundamental field techniques in some of the most stunning landscapes found on our doorstep in west cornwall, or further afield. in year 2 you will go on a week-long residential field course on the isles of scilly*. the isles of scilly is an ideal location in which you will get to try out a range of methodologies used in study, from ethnography to geomorphology. in addition the module will introduce you to key research skills such as sampling design, data analysis, interpretation of information, and field presentations. in your final year, you will have the opportunity to go on a residential field course to kenya*. this field course to kenya will tackle a range of topics that you have been introduced to during your human sciences degree, including some of the biggest environmental and social issues facing the world today.

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Students studying human sciences develop both a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences that make them highly employable across a diverse range of careers. these skills include: data gathering data analysis information retrieval problem solving project planning and management organising and communicating information report production and presentation (written and oral) the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Exeter has partnerships with the following companies: