The Social Sciences BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Paisley and Lanarkshire campuses in United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2027.
The suite comprises:
The first two years are common and thereafter you can specialise your studies through the selection of a number of optional modules according to your career preferences.
The suite comprises:
The first two years are common and thereafter you can specialise your studies through the selection of a number of optional modules according to your career preferences.
Year 1: Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2: Community College Diploma
If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.
The Social Sciences programme will enhance your core cognitive, interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge and competences. Graduates from the programme have gone on to work in the public, private, and third sectors in areas including: politics, working for or even as elected representatives; contributing their skills to public services industries, such as housing and planning; working in health and social care; undertaking employment in the private sector; and, following conversion courses, teaching in primary and secondary schools.
Explore the courses on offer.
Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.
Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.
Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.
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Fill out an application form here.
Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.
You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.
The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.
International students, including nationals from EEA or Switzerland, would require a student visa to study at UWS London.
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