Overview

This Social Sciences (Hons) with Placement Year course at University of Bath allows you to explore the areas of social science that you are most interested in. Its interdisciplinary nature covers topics such as sociology, international development, social policy and criminology.

You’ll study these in depth and develop relevant research skills. We’ll support you to build your degree around your aims and aspirations. You can also take units focused on economics, psychology and management for an even more diverse experience.

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Many of our social sciences graduates have progressed to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.

They've gone on to work in:

government departments

social enterprises and charities

European and international agencies and organisations

Social care and family services

international development

public policy consultancy

Examples of where our recent Department of Social & Policy Sciences graduates have gone on to work include:

Barclays

Bath and North East Somerset Council

DeHavilland

Mostly Media

Sightsavers

Vodafone

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a social scientist

Social problems, social change and the state

The making of modern society

Understanding social change

Qualitative analysis: The power of immersion

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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130

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100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, 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

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

ABB in three A levels

BBC in three A levels.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects

DDM in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).

DDD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25400 GBP / year

≈ 25400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 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

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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