Social Sciences (Politics & Policy/Sociology & Policy/Sociology)
University of the West of ScotlandCourse Overview
Offered by University of the West of Scotland, the BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Politics & Policy/Sociology & Policy/Sociology) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Hamilton, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW SOCIAL JUSTICE, POWER AND INEQUALITIES ARE THE CENTRAL THEMES OF THE UWS BA (HONS) IN SOCIAL SCIENCES. The first two years of this programme equip you with a firm grounding in the essential disciplines of politics, policy and sociology. After this, you can choose to follow one of three specialist pathways: • Politics and Policy • Sociology and Policy • Sociology Investigating social and political change, you will explore both how we understand society and how we can change it for the better, developing your critical thinking alongside a wide range of research and transferable skill... International tuition fees are £15,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ 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
International Student Fee
£15,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £29,500 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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About University of the West of Scotland
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