Overview

The first two years of The University of the West of Scotland degree in Social Sciences equip you with a firm grounding in the essential disciplines of politics, policy and sociology.

Highlights

You will investigate the driving forces behind and potential solutions to complex local and global challenges in social science, using a range of theoretical lenses and research methods.
Specialist pathways provide the opportunity for in-depth exploration of social issues such as health, migration, development, international relations, gender, nationalism and welfare.
Hone your understanding and experience of social sciences as a creative problem solver, drawing on cutting-edge research, policy analysis and evaluation.
Work with expert academic staff choosing your own preferred course theme, completing an in-depth independent research project in your Honours year.

Programme Structure

Courses

Social Research

Democracy in the UK

Development of Social Policy

Comparative Politics

Gender in Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom
Hamilton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Literacy & Numeracy

All applicants are expected to demonstrate good levels of literacy and numeracy, holding passes in English and Mathematics at the following levels:

Scottish National 5 (grades A, B or C)

Scottish Standard Grade (grades 1, 2 or 3)

Scottish Intermediate 2 (grades A, B or C)

GCSE (A, B or C)

Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary level (grade C2 or higher)

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

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK: £9,250 Cost per year of study

Living costs

Paisley

United Kingdom

700 - 1400 GBP / month

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

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Additional Details

Living costs

Paisley

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