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Are you curious about how society works and how and why people interact with one another in the way they do? If the answer is yes, then the BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree is for you. Here you will study society, its people and institutions, which will give you an insight into the everyday life of our communities and workplaces.
You will focus on sociology, politics and psychology and develop transferable skills in problem solving, group working and communication which are highly valued by employers. There is strong emphasis on research methods which will give you the skills necessary to carry out independent research for your future career, including your dissertation in the fourth year.
There are also other options available to you including history and criminology.
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry to year one:
Advanced entry to year two:
Any recognised Access to HE course.
The core modules are
Plus one politics module:
One sociology module:
One Psychology module:
You will also choose two option module from our range of humanities subjects
The core modules are
Plus two modules from your first discipline and two modules from your second, from te following options
One sociology module:
One Psychology modules
You will also choose two option module from our range of humanities subjects
Core modules are:
Plus two modules from your first discipline and two modules from your second, from te following options
Politic
Sociology
Psychology
You will also choose two option module from our range of humanities subjects
You will complete a dissertation. Plus two modules from your first discipline and two from your second discipline:
Politics
Sociology
Psychology
You will learn through a combination of video-conference lectures and tutorials and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors.
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
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For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Degrees | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
---|---|---|
Full-time (120 credit modules) per year | £1,820 | £1,820 |
Part-time (structured) (3 x 20 credit modules) per year | £645 | £645 |
Part-time (unstructured per module) (per 20 credit module) | £215 | £215 |
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course full time, the following fees apply:
Level | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | |
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Full-time | Full-time | ||
Year 1 | CertHE | £8,000 | £9,000 |
Year 2 | DipHE | £8,000 | £9,000 |
Year 3 | Degree | £8,000 | £9,000 |
Year 4 | Honours | free* | free* |
*4th year free only for students studying full-time who have paid for the previous 3 years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Part-time (per 20 credit module) - £1,340 (2017-18) and £1,500 (2018-19).
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
2017-18 | 2018-19 | |
Full-time (120 credit modules) per year | £10,500 | £11,100 |
Part-time (structured) (3 x 20 credit modules) per year** | £5,250 | £5,550 |
Part-time (unstructured per module) (per 20 credit module)** | £1,750 | £1,850 |
**There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
Further information on international course fees.
A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time RUK and International undergraduate students for continuous and contiguous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.
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 teacher training or social work related employment.
You can progress from the BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree to a range of taught postgraduate degrees including:
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I’ve always been very interested in people and society. In the later years of high school I found myself with a natural interest in politics and history, and wanting to understand social constructs that make up societies.
Social science is so diverse; the qualification can provide you with more options than some other degrees. If you’re not sure what you want to do but you’re sure about what you’re interested in, social science is a great option as it can help you realise specifically what you want to do.
Lindsay Roches, BA (Hons) Social Sciences student, Perth College UHI campus.
International applicants should apply using the UHI International application form. Please download and print the form, complete and return using the address indicated. More information is available for international applicants at our international student page
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). UHI operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.