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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Social Sciences at University of Bath. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Focus on contemporary issues of social change and justice. Benefit from the freedom to study a broad range of social science topics. This course allows you to explore the areas of social science that you are most interested in. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | ABB Typical offer: ABB in three A levels. Contextual offer: BBC in three A levels. Alternative offer: BBB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points Typical offer: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £36,500 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
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.
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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University of Bath · Undergraduate

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