Applied Social Sciences Preliminary Reading List
Here's a list of possible readings to browse ahead of your course starting - there is no expectation that you complete any reading in advance. All the degree course reading and set work is designed to be covered during the teaching terms.
Preliminary Reading List
Back, L. (2007) The art of listening. London: Bloomsbury.
Mason, J. (2017) Qualitative Researching. London: Sage.
Hesse-Biber, S.N. ed. (2007). Feminist research practice: A primer. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Here are just a few videos curated from YouTube which will help you understand more about Social Sciences:
Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and social systems with this informative video on Social Science, created by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Here is a fantastic example of how social science can make important contributions to helping society. In this short documentary, the SMI's Dr Will Mason - Senior Lecturer in Applied Social Sciences, explores the importance of the Unity Gym Project to the local community here in Sheffield.
Using the Library
The Library has developed a range of online resources to help you make the most of our library services. A good place to begin exploring these resources is the 'Discovering' section of the Library web pages. This section explains basic skills that you'll use throughout your programme, including the use of resource lists and how to conduct a search using StarPlus.
International postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.