The BSc in Human and Social Sciences provides a unique opportunity to study psychology as a distinctive specialisation within the social sciences. It allows you to build up a range of skills and knowledge on issues such as social change, gender, class and ethnicity, whilst developing a critical understanding of psychology.
In additions to modules in psychology and research methods, you will be able to choose from a range of modules in criminology, education, sociology and social policy.
**Distinctive features**
- This is currently the only course of ...
The BSc in Human and Social Sciences provides a unique opportunity to study psychology as a distinctive specialisation within the social sciences. It allows you to build up a range of skills and knowledge on issues such as social change, gender, class and ethnicity, whilst developing a critical understanding of psychology.<br/><br/>In additions to modules in psychology and research methods, you will be able to choose from a range of modules in criminology, education, sociology and social policy.<br/><br/>**Distinctive features**<br/><br/><br/>- This is currently the only course of its type on offer in the United Kingdom.<br/><br/><br/>- It is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as the basis for graduate membership - the starting point for a career in psychology.<br/><br/><br/>- The opportunity for you to learn in a School that was ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality in sociology and 5th for education in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF).<br/><br/><br/>- The involvement of research-active staff in teaching.<br/><br/><br/>- The emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment.<br/><br/><br/>- The variety of modules on offer in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary School.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
58H2
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
32
30
32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
DDM
DMM
in a BTEC Extended Diploma in any subject.
You must have: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
A
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
A,B,B
B,B,C
Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |