Overview

Throughout the Social Sciences (Hons) BA degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will focus on sociology, politics and psychology and develop transferable skills in problem solving, group working and communication, all of which are highly valued by employers. There is strong emphasis on research methods that will give you the skills necessary to carry out independent research for your future career, including your dissertation in the fourth year.

Special features

You will develop your research and methodological skills, which you can take with you into your future career

You can specialise in particular disciplines as you progress through your studies

You can study full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances

You can study individual modules for personal or professional development

Career opportunities:

Many graduates from the BA (Hons) Social Science degree go on to further study in social sciences. You might also like to consider careers in:

Teaching
Social work
Civil service
Local government
Research
Political party administration
Arts management
Uniformed services
Business

Programme Structure

Course include:

Geopolitics
Political theory
Terrorism and unconventional warfare
Understanding crime: crime, culture and society
Restorative justice: ideas and values
Insider and outsiders in society
Developmental disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 21 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

7080 GBP / year

≈ 7080 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £6,420 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,070 per year

International: £1,180 per year

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