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BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics

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Course Overview

If you are interested in the social and political world, the BA (Hons) in Sociology and Politics allows you to study a range of subjects to increase your knowledge of people, politics, and society.

You will study a range of themes, methods, and subjects, investigating important social and political issues such as poverty, crime, terror, and freedom.

General Eligibility

  • 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or

  • 2 A levels at grade BC or above

  • At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects

  • Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

  • This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Advanced entry to year two:

  • HNC Social Science (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7 which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, will be considered for direct entry to year two

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

  • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

    English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Programme Information
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Course Category

Social Science

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Campus Name

Argyll, HTC, Inverness, Moray, North, West and Hebrides, Orkney, Perth, Shetland

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 4 Years, Part-time: 8 Years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

13980, (INT)

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