Combined Honours in Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Combined Honours in Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - 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
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
International Relations
Politics
Sociology and Criminology
Sport
Why Durham University?
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.
Our nine departments and schools are engaged in pioneering research and innovative learning.
We are regularly ranked within the world's top 50 for the quality and significance of our research, our students enjoy an unparalleled learning experience.
Our graduates are some of the most sought-after by employers.
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A07-G59
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
T Level
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. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
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 Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Information: Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
Extended Project
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
766 at higher level. Additional specific subjects requirements depending on subject choices.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
And subject specific A levels (or equivalent). Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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