
Social Sciences (GCU Pathways)
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Social Sciences (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY Our multi-disciplinary degree course equips you with a wide knowledge base from a selection of subject areas which include politics, history, sociology, economics, policing, and criminology. Joining in Year 3, you will be able to specialise right away, introducing you to a wide range of specialised topics and strengthening your knowledge in the areas that interest you most. Exchange opportunities are also available in Year 3. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Standard entry requirement for Year 1. Minimum entry requirement is CCC |
| UCAS Points | 75 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £21,500 | £26,500 |
| 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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About Glasgow Caledonian University
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