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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LC38
Social Sciences
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,220Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Social Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Human Geography and Society
Social Psychology
Political Systems and Governance
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Culture and Social Structures
Applied Social Policy and Welfare
UCAS Code:LC38
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 preferably including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. If no literary subject is achieved at HL, English must be achieved at SL grade 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,220
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,880
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
82%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
69%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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