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Human, Social, and Political Sciences at University of Cambridge - UCAS

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Course summary

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.


How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.

If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Other qualifications at a level equivalent to A Levels and IB Higher Levels are also accepted, including Scottish Advanced Highers, Welsh qualifications, the Irish Leaving Certificate, and a range of European and overseas qualifications. See the guidance at www.cam.ac.uk/entrancerequirements. Please note that entry requirements may vary across our Colleges, therefore you should ensure you have checked the entry requirements for your chosen College before making an application.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/human-social-and-political-sciences#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Interview

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Applicants may be required to take a subject-specific written assessment before or after being shortlisted for interview. Please check the website for registration timings and further details (www.cam.ac.uk/assessment).


English language requirements

For details of our English Language Requirements, please visit:

https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/english-language-requirements


Student Outcomes

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78%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on tuition fees for Home, EU, and international students, please refer to: www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/fees-and-finance/tuition-fees
Human, Social, and Political Sciences at University of Cambridge - UCAS