BA Social Sciences at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A degree on the major social science challenges of inequality, injustice and health, with a strong emphasis on research methods. Students learn to undertake high-quality research and communicate results to different audiences.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education (Sheffield Methods Institute) | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules each year build research skills, including Reading Social Science and a module on making sense of data, alongside options such as Foundations of Criminology, Crime in Global Context, Exploring Human Geographies, Data Visualisation: Coding and Design and British politics.

Career pathways

Graduates have secured roles such as Data Analyst, Research Officer and Research Analyst in organisations including the Civil Service, the National Centre for Social Research and Capita.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer (standard): A levels ABB. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB plus A in a social science related EPQ, or BBB plus B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 33 (32 with B in a social science based extended essay). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Scottish Highers: AAABB. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AB. Access to HE Diploma: Social Sciences, 45 Level 3 credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,650 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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