European Social and Political Studies: Dual Degree BA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

European Social and Political Studies: Dual Degree BA

About

Course overview

You will undertake language study throughout the programme, selecting and focusing on one language. The languages available are French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. You will spend the first two years of study at Sciences Po at one of the following five campuses: Paris, Poitiers, Menton, Nancy and Dijon. For each of these languages, the destinations are as follows:

French - Poitiers, Menton, Nancy or Dijon
Spanish - Poitiers or Dijon
German - Nancy, Dijon or Paris
Italian - Dijon, Menton or Paris
Portuguese - Poitiers

Please refer to the table of languages for the required language level at each Sciences Po campus.

You will study at UCL's Bloomsbury campus in your 3rd and 4th year. You will continue studying your chosen language and select a social science or humanities specialisms.

What this course will give you

Spend your first two years of study at Sciences Po, the most prestigious institution for social and political sciences in France.

Benefit from UCL's world-class teaching system and the insights of its renowned humanities, language and social science scholars.

The complement of social science and humanities specialisms on offer at UCL and Sciences Po enables a cohesive programme of study throughout your degree.

The programme offers international mobility and an overseas experience. These features are invaluable assets for all young graduates starting a career.

Wide-ranging employability: According to the Graduate Outcomes surveys approximately 19% of EISPS graduates have gone into accountancy and financial services; 12% work in teaching or other educational roles; 8% in charities, NGOs and international development; and 7% work in policy and government. Example employers include: European Parliament, UK Government, PwC, World Health Organisation, Teach First. Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017 - 2021 cohorts.

Students on this dual degree will benefit from the reputation and teaching excellence of both UCL and Sciences Po in France. The programme offers specialisation in a humanities or social science subject, combined with a high proficiency in a European language.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: A*AA
Subjects: A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish required at grade A if one of these is to be studied as a major language. Other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen - see www.ucl.ac.uk/r992-entry.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: A*AB or AAB more about contextual offers
Subjects: A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish required at A grade if one of these is to be studied as a major language. Other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen - see www.ucl.ac.uk/r992-entry.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 39
Subjects: A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Higher level subjects to include French B or Spanish B at grade 6 if one of these is to be studied as a major language. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at higher level is normally a requirement. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen - see www.ucl.ac.uk/r992-entry).

Contextual offer

Points: 36 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 17 in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Higher level subjects to include French B, or Spanish B at grade 6 if either of these is to be studied as a major language. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at higher level is normally a requirement. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen - see www.ucl.ac.uk/r992-entry.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma, with a minimum of 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. French or Spanish required if taken as major, plus a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at D2 required for full Economics specialism if chosen.

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher). French or Spanish required at Advanced Higher if taken as major, plus a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A1 required for full Economics specialism if chosen.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades A*AA. French or Spanish at A grade required if taken as major, plus a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

Graduates from this dual degree combine specialised knowledge of a humanities subject or social science with a broad foundation in economics, law, history, sociology and politics as well as proficiency in another language(s). In addition, they have the experiences and independence gained by studying in two countries. Graduates are also able to demonstrate their aptitude for research, having written a research essay in their final year (optional).

This unique combination may yield a significant advantage when it comes to securing funding for further research or getting a foothold on a competitive career ladder.

Employability

The Dual Degree gives you the wide-ranging employability of graduates in PPE or international relations but with the added maturity of study in two different countries, along with the advantage of fluency in a European language, essential for anyone seeking a career in a European context and increasingly valuable for the financial sector or media posts.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

42,522 / year

European Social and Political Studies: Dual Degree BA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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