BA (Hons) Social Sciences Pathway at Glasgow Caledonian University

The Social Sciences Pathway is an alternative route to a Glasgow Caledonian University honours degree. Students study an HND in Social Science at City of Glasgow College for Years 1 and 2, then progress to Year 3 at GCU and graduate with a BA (Hons) after Year 4.

Duration: 2-4 years full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover core social science subjects (criminology, economics, history, politics and sociology) through the HND at City of Glasgow College. In Years 3 and 4 students tailor their degree to their interests and can take a work placement module in areas such as policing, social research, heritage and policy.

Career pathways

Graduates work in the civil service, criminal justice, social work, political and social research, media, counselling, marketing, HR, charities and heritage and tourism, in roles such as Senior MP Caseworker, Higher Executive Officer, Fundraiser, News Producer and Housing Officer.

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