Social Sciences BASc (Hon)
Course Overview - Social Sciences BASc (Hon)
Explore society’s biggest challenges through our flexible, interdisciplinary BASc Social Sciences programme, empowering you to connect ideas, question assumptions, and understand the world from multiple perspectives.
Through our BASc Social Sciences degree, youll have the opportunity to study a range of disciplines - including Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy, Politics, International Relations, International Development, Education, Business Management, and Economics - allowing you to shape a degree that reflects your interests and career aspirations.
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Explore society’s biggest challenges through our flexible, interdisciplinary BASc Social Sciences programme, empowering you to connect ideas, question assumptions, and understand the world from multiple perspectives.<br/><br/>Through our BASc Social Sciences degree, youll have the opportunity to study a range of disciplines - including Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy, Politics, International Relations, International Development, Education, Business Management, and Economics - allowing you to shape a degree that reflects your interests and career aspirations.<br/><br/>This course equips you with the skills to tackle society’s biggest challenges - from shaping policy to driving community change - with the flexibility to thrive across diverse sectors and create meaningful impact. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/>Our BASc Social Sciences degree empowers you to explore society’s biggest challenges from a variety of perspectives, drawing on the key social science disciplines. By blending these fields, you’ll gain the critical tools needed to examine global and local issues, equipping you to make meaningful, informed contributions to change. <br/><br/><br/>• Think across disciplines: Combine insights from Sociology, Criminology, Politics, Economics, and more to develop a well-rounded, powerful approach to problem-solving.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tailor your degree: Shape your educational journey by choosing from a wide range of modules, allowing you to focus on subjects you already enjoy, or explore new areas that spark your interest.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain real-world skills: Develop critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills, preparing you for a diverse array of careers in today’s ever-evolving world.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore global challenges: Dive into the most urgent societal issues of our time, from climate change to inequality, and learn how to make a lasting impact.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from leading experts: Be taught by our world-class academics who bring unique insights from across social science disciplines, enriching your academic and professional journey.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Broaden your experience: Study this programme as a four-year degree with either a Year Abroad or a Placement Year to gain global insights or hands-on professional experience.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LL00
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all accepted but subjects are considered on a case by case basis - contact us for further guidance.
A level
A,A,B
GCSE Maths Level 7/Grade A required to undertake Economics modules GCSE Maths Level 5/Grade B and GCSE English at Level 6/Grade B required to undertake Business Management modules
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of an A level with the equivalent grade
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |























































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