Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons)

**Overview**
Understand and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges with this BA (Hons) in Humanities and Social Sciences. This interdisciplinary course combines modules from History, Sociology, Politics, International Relations, and English Literature, giving you the tools to critically analyse complex global issues such as inequality, climate change, and cultural dynamics.

Through research-led teaching and practical learning, you’ll develop skills in critical thinking, research, communication, and problem-solving, preparing you to make a meaningful impact...

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Course Information

2 Clearing options available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP

Application Details

Course Code

L910

Institution Code

P80

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

96

112

96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a social science or humanities subject.

Scottish Higher

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

96-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Humanities or Social Sciences).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

25

25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects, to include a relevant subject.

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

DMM

MMM

Must be with a Humanities, Social sciences or another relevant subject.

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

H3,H4,H4,H4,H4

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4

To include Higher Level humanities, social sciences, or another relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include English.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

MMM

Must be with a Humanities, Social Sciences or another relevant subject.

Scottish Advanced Higher

96-112 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, to include humanities, social sciences, or another relevant subject.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Cambridge Pre-U score of 42-46, to include a Principal Subject in a relevant subject.

A level

B,B,C

C,C,C

96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, to include a social science or humanities subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

96-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level in a relevant subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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