Human, Social, and Political Sciences
University of CambridgeCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Human, Social, and Political Sciences at University of Cambridge is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Human, Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) includes politics and international relations, social anthropology and sociology. You can specialise in one or two of these, but the flexibility of the course also enables exploration of a variety of subjects in the first year. This means it’s suited both to those with specific subject interests, and to those looking for a multidisciplinary degree. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*AA Please check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses) Please be aware that the entry requirements listed above are the minimum offer level for this course. Entry requirements may vary across our Colleges, and some may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may require additional subjects, make a higher offer or specify an A* (or equivalent) in a particular subject. It’s important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application, as these may be different to what is listed above. You can find a list of Colleges that usually make offers at the minimum offer level, as well as Colleges that have additional conditions, on our course pages (linked below). |
| International Baccalaureate | 41 - 42 points Minimum IB offer level: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level Please check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Number 1 in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (The Guardian University Guide 2026)Number 2 in the UK for Politics, and Sociology and Social Policy (The Guardian University Guide 2026)Human, Social, and Political Sciences at CambridgeYou can tailor this course from the very start and study specific subjects that interest you. You’ll study 3 core disciplines, taught by globally respected departments: Politics and International Relations, where you explore politics within and between countrie
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £34,000 | £44,000 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £47,000 | £67,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £13,000 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: CAH15-03-01). 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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