If you are curious about the big issues that shape our society, this course may be for you. Taking a research-led approach, Combined Honours in Social Sciences explores systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape the lives of people across the world.
A multidisciplinary qualification that sits outside of traditional boundaries, this bespoke, academically ambitious course offers exceptional flexibility.
You can choose to focus on two subjects or spread your learning across three or four to suit your individual interests, strengths and career plans. You...
If you are curious about the big issues that shape our society, this course may be for you. Taking a research-led approach, Combined Honours in Social Sciences explores systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape the lives of people across the world.<br/><br/>A multidisciplinary qualification that sits outside of traditional boundaries, this bespoke, academically ambitious course offers exceptional flexibility.<br/><br/>You can choose to focus on two subjects or spread your learning across three or four to suit your individual interests, strengths and career plans. You can also apply to add a placement year or year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.<br/><br/>Learning from academics working at the forefront of their specialisms, our students graduate feeling confident, intellectually engaged and well prepared for employment or further study. As a graduate you will be well placed to take up a career in fields as diverse as teaching, journalism, social work, in financial services or the charity sector.<br/><br/>In the Social Sciences you can choose from:<br/>Anthropology<br/>Archaeology<br/>Business<br/>Economics<br/>Education<br/>Geography<br/>International Relations<br/>Politics<br/>Sociology and Criminology<br/>Sport<br/>Up to half of your modules can be chosen from subjects in the Arts and Humanities (subject to timetable compatibility and entry requirements):<br/>Classics and Ancient History<br/>English Literature<br/>History<br/>Music<br/>Philosophy<br/>Theology and Religious Studies<br/>Visual Arts<br/>Languages, currently Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish<br/>The degree culminates in a dissertation on a relevant topic which draws together the skills developed throughout the course.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LMV0
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme38 666 in higher level subjects. Subject requirements as listed above for A level. Students wishing to study the subjects listed above would need to achieve Higher Level grade 6 in the subject. For students wishing to study Economics we are happy to accept either Higher Level grade 6 or Standard Level grade 7 in Mathematics. Both Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Applications and Interpretation (AI) are accepted. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD And subject specific A levels (or equivalent) as above. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaD*DD Subject specific A Levels may be required depending on subjects to be studied. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A Information: Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD2,D3,D3 Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages. Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Not Accepted A levelA*,A,A If you would like to study: Economics, an A in A level Mathematics is required. English Literature, History or Music a grade A at A level (or equivalent) is required in the subject. Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian or Spanish at an advanced level, a grade A at A level (or equivalent) in the language is required. Arabic, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish ab initio, a grade A at A level (or equivalent) in any modern foreign language is required. Chinese or Japanese ab initio, a grade A at A level (or equivalent) in a modern foreign language is desirable but not essential. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |