BA (Hons) Social Sciences

We are a top 5 UK modern university for Sociology in the Complete University Guide 2025. Gain a comprehensive understanding of society, culture and human interaction and develop relevant skills for employment including the ability to think critically and analytically. 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 criminology, human geography, history, psychology, politics and sociology. Added to this is an extensive range of optional subjects. With its wide range of subject matter, this course can carry you into areas as diverse as social care, teaching and commercial or public sector management. We have a 97 % satisfaction rate for our Social Sciences Course (National Student Survey, 2023).

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: £18,220

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £18,220

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UCAS equal consideration deadline; 30 June for international students

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom