Course summary
Get a good grounding in a broad range of subjects, including history, psychology, criminology and sociology. Gain a comprehensive understanding of society, culture and human interaction and develop relevant skills for employment including the ability to think critically and analytically. Social sciences offer an insight into many different aspects of our lives as individuals and as part of society. On this course you have the opportunity to study a range of social science disciplines including sociology, history, geography, psychology and politics. Added to this is an extensive range of optional subjects. With its wide range of subject matter, this course can carry you into areas as diverse as social care, teaching and commercial or public sector management. Please visit our website for full course and module details. .
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LC38
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
T Level - M
* Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation. Year 1 entry requirements HNC Social Sciences or Social Services with grade B in the Graded Unit. Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in Social Sciences with A in the graded unit. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include a Literary Subject*. GCE A Level - BBB to include English or a Literary Subject*. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in Social Sciences with Grades AB at SCQF Level 8 in the Graded Units.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
EU | £16680 | Year 1 |
International | £16680 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ