**Course details**
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.
**In the Social Sciences you can choose from:**
Anthropology
Archaeology
Business
Economics
Education
Geography...
**Course details**<br/>If you are curious about the big issues that shape our society, this course may be for you. <br/>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. <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/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>A diverse community of undergraduates, postgraduates, and academic and research staff, the Faculty of Social Sciences is a world-leading leading centre for education and research in the social sciences.<br/>Our nine departments and schools are engaged in pioneering research and innovative learning.<br/>We are regularly ranked within the worlds top 50 for the quality and significance of our research, our students enjoy an unparalleled learning experience.<br/>Our graduates are some of the most sought-after by employers.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LMV0
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,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.
D: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.
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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.
D*DD
And subject specific A levels (or equivalent) as above.
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
D*DD
Subject specific A Levels may be required depending on subjects to be studied.
A,A,A
Information: Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
D2,D3,D3
Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
Not Accepted
A*,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.
At 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.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |