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BA (Hons) Social Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

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.

Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry. Scottish Higher: standard BBBB preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no literary subject has been achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. minimum offer BBCC preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no literary subject has been achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. A Level: BCC preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no literary subject has been achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including English or a Literary subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher Level, English must be achieved at grade 3 or above. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) preferably in a related subject. UCAS code: LC38.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,220 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

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