Social Sciences BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Social Sciences BA (Hons)

Our multi-disciplinary programme provides you with the opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base from a selection of subject areas which include politics, history, sociology, policing and criminology.

1 option available

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

L000

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,C

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

IB Diploma 26 points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

Scottish HNC

Pass

Level 2: 15 Credit SQA HNC Social Sciences or Police Studies with a graded unit of B (must be 15 credit HNC)

Scottish HND

Pass

Level 3: SQA HND Social Sciences with Graded Unit AAB or Next Gen HND Social Sciences, Achieved with Merit

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

A level

A,B,B

T Level

M

T Level in Education and Childcare with Merit

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,200

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