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BSc Social Science at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore the spectrum of the social sciences - criminology, education, psychology, sociology, social analytics, social policy – and think outside of narrow disciplinary boundaries. UCAS code L301.

Faculty: The social science spectrum Explore the full range of the social sciences, from social policy to psychology. star Teaching by experts Develop your analytical skills with our internationally renowned research-active team. academic-school Hyblygrwydd ar gyfer eich diddordebau Plymiwch i bob pwnc neu canolbwyntiwch ar y meysydd y maes gennych ddiddordeb ynddynt – chi sy’n dewis. Our BSc in Social Science allows you to tailor your degree to your interest and career ambitions. Explore the spectrum of the social sciences - criminology, education, psychology, sociology, social analytics, social policy – and think outside of narrow disciplinary boundaries. You'll be introduced to a range of social science methods across the subject areas , allowing you to combine theories and approaches to help you understand society from different perspectives. Or, youou can choose to organise your studies thematically, gaining multiple perspectives on matters like gender, ethnicity and inequality.The flexibility we offer allows you to take advantage of our internationally-recognised academic team’s broad expertise, from policymakers to practitioners. Subject area: Social sciences academic-schoolSchool of Social Sciences  |  Department: The social science spectrum Explore the full range of the social sciences, from social policy to psychology. star Teaching by experts Develop your analytical skills with our internationally renowned research-active team. academic-school Hyblygrwydd ar gyfer eich diddordebau Plymiwch i bob pwnc neu canolbwyntiwch ar y meysydd y maes gennych ddiddordeb ynddynt – chi sy’n dewis. Our BSc in Social Science allows you to tailor your degree to your interest and career ambitions. Explore the spectrum of the social sciences - criminology, education, psychology, sociology, social analytics, social policy – and think outside of narrow disciplinary boundaries. You'll be introduced to a range of social science methods across the subject areas , allowing you to combine theories and approaches to help you understand society from different perspectives. Or, youou can choose to organise your studies thematically, gaining multiple perspectives on matters like gender, ethnicity and inequality.The flexibility we offer allows you to take advantage of our internationally-recognised academic team’s broad expertise, from policymakers to practitioners. Subject area: Social sciences academic-schoolSchool of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a 3-year, full-time programme. You'll study 120 credits each year.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level BBB-BCC. International Baccalaureate 31-29 overall or 555-544 in 3 HL subjects. English language (IELTS academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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