Overview

You will delve into subject areas including anthropology, human geography, economics, law, political science and international relations, psychology, social policy, and sociology, gaining an excellent grounding in the theories and conceptual models underpinning contemporary social science.

You will explore the factors and forces that influence major social issues such as poverty, access to education and healthcare, climate change, and migration and learn to critically evaluate current practice and policy.

The flexible Social Sciences (Hons) programme from Swansea University structure includes a wide range of specialist modules giving you the scope to tailor your course to your particular interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study.

Career

A Social Science degree provides an ideal starting point for further study or a range of careers. Graduates have gone on to pursue roles in a wide variety of fields including:

Social science research
Politics
Business
The Civil Service
Public services
Law and para-legal
The criminal justice system
Journalism
Charities and NGOs
Education
Allied health professions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Housing Policy, Homes and Homelessness
Investigating Gender
Psychology of Health and Illness
Social Security, Poverty and Social Exclusion
Education, Policy and Society
British Politics and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 546 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical A-level Offer
AAB-ABB at A level, if you have an A-level in Sociology, Politics or Psychology the typical offer will be ABB. It is not essential to have studied any particular subjects at A-Level.
Typical Access to HE Offer
33 Distinctions, 9 Merits, 5 Passes
Typical BTEC Offer
DDM
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Welsh Baccalaureate requirements are as A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Core Grade.
International Baccalaureate Offer
33-34 points
Irish Leaving Certificate
360-375 points

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 GBP / year

≈ 16500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 GBP / year

≈ 9000 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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