Human Sciences is a relatively new course – it started a little over 50 years ago – which allows students to combine a biological perspective with social science. Essentially, this is the study of humans, and how social and biological phenomena can be considered with regards to issues in modern society. It’s a small course with an intake of a little over 30 each year.
Teaching takes place across a number of university departments. The course looks at the evolution of humans, their genetics, changes in population and life expectancy, disease and nutrition, to name a few of the areas covered. Students enjoy the wide span of topics available to study and gain a holistic perspective on the human race. This course is great for people who enjoy the sciences, but who would like to broaden their horizons to other subjects.
Contact hours take place in the form of lectures and tutorials. Depending on the term, students may also be offered practical experience in modules such as genetics and physiology. In the final year, a dissertation is written on a topic of your choice.
Biology and Maths may be useful to study at A Level (or equivalent) but are not essential.