BA (Hons) Social Sciences

... United Kingdom
... Edinburgh Napier University

Course Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of society, culture, and human interaction and develop relevant skills for employment, including thinking critically and analytically.

Social sciences offer insight into many different aspects of our lives as individuals and as part of society.

In this course, you can study a range of social science disciplines, including criminology, human geography, history, psychology, politics, and sociology. Added to this is an extensive range of optional subjects.

With its wide range of subject matter, this course can carry you into areas as diverse as social care, teaching, and commercial or public sector management.

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Advanced entry

Advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBBB including English or literary subject*

National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills Maths accepted).

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC, including English or literary subject* at grade B

National 5 grade C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills Maths accepted).

A Level

BCC including English or literary subject*

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include a Literary subject*

Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including English at minimum grade 5

Four topics in SL Maths.

HNC

Pass in Social Sciences/Social Care with B in the graded unit.

T Level 

Grade M

T Level must be completed in a Literary subject, or A Level Literary subject may be required.

GCSE Maths at C/4 

Literary subjects accepted

* Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, or Level Government and Politics.

Minimum year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

BBC to include a Literary subject

A Level

BBB to have a Literary subject

HNC

Pass in Social Sciences with A in the graded unit.

Minimum year 3

HND

Pass in Social Sciences with Grades AB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

    TOEFL Internet-Based Test

    80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

    Pearson’s Test of Academic English

    56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

    Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

    169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

    Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

    169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

    Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

    169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

    Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

    ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component

    LanguageCert English language qualification

    B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills

Programme Information
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Course Category

Social Work and Community


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Campus Name

Edinburgh


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time,4 years


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Scotland, £1,820, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland, £9,250, Overseas and EU, £14,170,


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