BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences

BA Social and Political Sciences allows you to study a flexible choice of modules from a huge range offered by three highly respected academic departments.
You'll be taught by world-leading academics and study the most up-to-date theories in social and political sciences. As your studies progress you'll have the flexibility to tailor your degree to allow you to focus on your own interests, whether that's globalisation, human rights, the future of the welfare state, migration, equality or social justice.
You'll also be encouraged to take up an internship or work placement in which you'll get first-hand experience of the work you're interested in.
Learning outcomes
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers.
Learning outcomes for this course
Draw on politics, social policy and sociology to develop critically-reasoned and analytically coherent contributions to our collective understanding of emerging local, national and global issues and the changing social and political worldEngage with and demonstrate a high level understanding of a broad range of social scientific theories and research in order to understand and offer critical reflections on the major challenges confronting nations and our world.Design and undertake research projects that draw upon appropriate research techniques to investigate global issues, nation states, societies andor individuals.Operate as resourceful, self-directed professionals and researchers equipped with the demonstrable ability to learn and develop a broad range of social scientific skills.Synthesise and communicate complex information and arguments to diverse audiences in appropriate formats.Communicate ideas effectively and sensitively in a way that promotes equality and celebrates diversity and is respectful of the views, values and cultural position of others.

A levels – AAB

Access to Higher Education Diploma - 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher

BTEC National Extended Diploma - DDD

European Baccalaureate - 80% overall

International Baccalaureate 35 points

T levels - We will consider a range of T Level qualifications for entry. Please visit our dedicated T Levels page for a full list of accepted T Levels.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: Scottish Highers - AABBB, Advanced Highers - not required for entry. We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.