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Social Sciences
BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 07/09/2026 · UndergraduateSighthill
Course summary
We are a top 5 UK modern university for Sociology in the Complete University Guide 2025.
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 criminology, human geography, history, psychology, politics and sociology. 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.
We have a 97% satisfaction rate for our Social Sciences Course (National Student Survey, 2023).
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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 - CCC
Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) preferably in a related subject. If not in a related subject, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall, with minimum 39 credits at grade Merit & 6 credits at grade Distinction preferably including English or a Literary subject* at Level 3. If a literary subject is not studied at Level 3, English must be studied at Level 2.
Scottish Higher - BBBC
Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 preferably including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. If no literary subject is achieved at HL, English must be achieved at SL grade 5.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level preferably including English or a Literary subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher Level, English must be achieved at grade O3 or above.
T Level - M
T Level preferably completed in a Literary subject. If not, GCSE English must be achieved at grade B/5 or above.
Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
- 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 preferably in Social Sciences or Social Services with grade B in the Graded Unit.
Other Literary based HNCs may be considered
If the literary criteria has not been achieved at HNC, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above
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
Preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no Literary subject is achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | 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
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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