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Social Science, BSc, Cardiff University

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Cardiff University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BScFull-time3 yearsSeptemberGBP 9000 per yearGBP 18700 per year

About Social Science, BSc - at Cardiff University

A year abroad or on placement

Expand your horizons; gain experience with study abroad options or a professional placement.

The Social Science Spectrum

Explore programme unique in the UK, which integrates psychology with the social sciences and research methods.

Research-led

Develop your research skills with the support of research-active staff; apply your skills in a dissertation project.

Placement opportunities

Undertake a placement with the help of our dedicated Employability and Placement manager.

This programme allows you to study across the social science spectrum - Criminology, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Analytics, Social Policy - and think outside of conventional disciplinary boundaries.

It is an excellent opportunity to study an interdisciplinary degree, allowing you to combine the theories and methods of the different disciplines to increase your knowledge and understanding.

This programme will introduce you to a range of social science perspectives and methods. You can build on this foundation by choosing modules that reflect your own academic and career interests.

The unique flexibility of this programme allows you to sample a broad mix of topics from across a wide range of available options, or you can organise your studies thematically and gain multiple perspectives of the same topic, such as gender, ethnicity and inequality.

Entry requirements

A Levels

BBB-BBC

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.

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