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Combined Honours in Social Sciences BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Combined Honours in Social Sciences BA (Hons)
**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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Durham City
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LMV0
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
We normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If you’ve not been able to take three Advanced Highers, then we’ll consider a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or just Highers (if your school doesn’t offer Advanced Highers at all). Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
38
To include 6, 6, 6 from Higher Level subjects. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
Other BTEC level 3 qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our BTEC qualification equivalencies. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD
Other level 3 Cambridge Technical qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our Cambridge technical qualification equivalencies. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Extended Project
Not Accepted
A level
A*,A,A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
T Level
T levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis where the subject area aligns with the course applied to. Please note that additional A levels or equivalent may be required to study certain courses. If you’re interested in applying, then please Ask Us and we’ll see if we’re able to consider this for you: www.durham.ac.uk/study/ask-us/ Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Not Accepted
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