Home Courses Undergraduate Study Society and People Undergraduate study in Society and People Apply now Top 20 for Course Satisfaction in Social Work Guardian League Tables 2022 Put your Learning into context Undertake placement opportunities in a range of settings with our wide network Simulation facilities Develop practical skills in facilities like Community House, using simulation and immersive tech Are you interested in the world around you, the way people think, or the actions of individuals within and as part of society? Do you want to challenge some of the most complex problems in society, whilst helping individuals to thrive? Would you like to make a positive change within society and local communities? At Staffordshire University, we have a variety of courses dedicated to society and people that are ideal if you want to start a career in social work, policy making, supporting young people and their families or working with communities to make positive change. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to turn your passion for making a difference to people into a career, on our courses that have social justice at their core. As an institution, we have the dedication, expertise and connections that could help to launch your future, developing your interest in society and people into a career where you can make a change locally or nationally. What's more, we are ranked in the Top 20 for course satisfaction for Social Work and we are 4th for Social Policy and Administration in the Guardian League Tables 2023. Book an Open Day Order a prospectus Courses Social Work BA (Hons) Study options Full-time Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) Study options Full-time Related courses Business Management and Sustainability BA (Hons) Study options Full-time Foundation year Placement year Criminology BSc (Hons)/ MSci Optional pathways in Criminology, Victimology, Offender Management, Organised Crime and Terrorism. Study options Full-time Foundation year Placement year Integrated Masters Cyber Security BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Foundation year Placement year Humanitarian Archaeology BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Part-time Placement year Law LLB (Hons) Study options Full-time Full-time, accelerated Part-time Foundation year Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Foundation year Placement year Professional Policing BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Foundation year Psychotherapeutic Counselling University Professional Diploma Study options Part-time Security and Intelligence BA (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Foundation year Placement year Careers and connections Discover why we are the connected university with our range of industry links and career support to help you hit the ground running when you graduate. Explore careers Facilities and expertise Our expert academics, world-leading research and industry-standard facilities make us the number one destination for students from home and abroad. Our facilities and experts Student experiences Hear from our students about how the unique learning experience at Staffordshire University has helped shape their approach to study and their career prospects. Hear from our students Undergraduate Open Day Saturday 10 June 2023 Explore our campus and facilities, find out more about the courses you're interested in and connect with our lecturers and current students. Book now Got a question about Society and People? Our friendly enquiries team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your course, life at Staffordshire University and much more.