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MA (Hons) Social Policy and Law at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MA (Hons) Social Policy and Law is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree taught in the School of Social and Political Science, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, in the Central Area of Edinburgh. Entry is in September 2027. The year abroad or study abroad component is optional.

Faculty: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social and Political Science  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Typical offer (SQA Highers): AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6, with BBB achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required Highers: English at B. Typical offer (A levels): from A*AA to AAB. Required A levels: English Literature, English Language or combined English at B; English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at A or 7, are accepted in place of A level English. Minimum offer for eligible widening access applicants: ABBB by end of S6 (Highers) or ABB (A levels). English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test, or qualifying school English).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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