Applied Social Sciences

What are the entry requirements for a BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences degree?

Standard Entry Requirements

Year 1 entry

• SQA Higher: BBBC to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
• GCE A Level Year 1 entry: BCC to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
• Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
• IB Diploma Year 1 entry: 27 to include a Higher Level written subject requiring the use of English.

Year 2 entry

• SQA Advanced Higher: BC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) to include a written subject requiring the use of English
• GCE A Level: BBB to include a written subject requiring the use of English.

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are:

• SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC to include a written subject requiring the use of English

Applicants from Partner Colleges

A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3 subject to meeting requirements.

Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers

Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result.

Advanced Entry

All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact [email protected] for further information.