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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L001

Social Sciences (GCU Pathways)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course 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

Introduction to Social Sciences
Political Systems and Governance
Sociological Theory and Society
Economic Principles and Analysis
History and Social Change
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Specialist Topics in Social Sciences
UCAS Code:L001
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Standard entry requirement for Year 1. Minimum entry requirement is CCC

UCAS Points75

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
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 £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

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