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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL32

Social and Political Sciences

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA Social and Political Sciences allows you to study a flexible choice of modules from a huge range offered by three highly respected academic departments. You'll be taught by world-leading academics and study the most up-to-date theories in social and political sciences. As your studies progress you'll have the flexibility to tailor your degree to allow you to focus on your own interests, whether that's globalisation, human rights, the future of the welfare state, migration, equality or social justice. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Political Theory
Foundations of Sociology
Contemporary Social Structures
Comparative Government Systems
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Political Ideologies and Movements
Globalisation and Social Change
Applied Research Project
UCAS Code:LL32
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£32,000
3 years£19,000£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,500£29,000£36,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

50%Working
5%Studying
25%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%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
90%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Social and Political Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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