Social Sciences

BA (Hons) Full time

Course Overview

UCAS code: LC38
Duration: 4 years
Study type: Full Time
Napier code: 76151BH

Social Sciences offer an insight into many different aspects of our lives as individuals and as part of society. On this course you have the opportunity to study a range of social science disciplines including sociology, history, geography, psychology and politics. You will have the opportunity to learn about social scientific research on a range of subjects including Scottish cultural identity, environmental politics, childhood, domestic violence and employment.

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With its wide range of subject matter, this course can carry you into areas as diverse as social care, teaching and financial services. It covers key areas of blend of psychology and sociology, and also takes in social aspects of geography, history, criminology and politics. Added to this is an extensive range of optional subjects.

Whether you complete the honours degree, or graduate after three years to progress to further studies in teacher training or social work, you'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of society, culture and human interaction.

The most important skill you'll acquire in this course is the ability to think critically and analytically. You'll learn to assimilate and interpret vastly differing viewpoints and information, developing them in the context of social theories and practices. Your communication and collaborative skills will be enhanced, as will your knowledge of social research methods.

What's it like?

You'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of society, culture and human interaction

Career prospects

We are one of the top universities in Scotland for graduate employability, with over 93% of our graduates in jobs or further study six months after graduating.

As you would expect with a course that covers such a broad scope, the career options offered are many and varied.  

Many former students have progressed into areas as diverse as retailing, insurance, finance or inland revenue.

Alternatively, you may prefer to continue on to further study, particularly in primary, secondary or community education.

  • social work
  • careers advice
  • human resources, and 
  • community work

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What's involved

Modular learning

Our courses are structured by modules which gives our students a flexible learning programme. Modules covered by this course:

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Requirements at a glance

Entry to the course

International students

Full-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study

The number of modules studied is dependent on the exit that you wish to achieve, for example:

  • A Grad Cert is 60 Credits (3 modules)
  • A Cert HE/Grad Dip/ HND is 120 credits (6 modules)
  • A Dip HE credit is 240 credits (12 modules)
  • A Degree is 360 credits (18 modules)
  • An Honours Degree is 480 credits

Please note that some part-time courses give modular exemptions for previous study and vocational experience. Advice is available during application.

Fees Table

Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.

Funding your study

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa. Visit our funding pages to find out what you could be eligible for.

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