University of Portsmouth

Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons)

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

This BA (Hons) in Humanities and Social Sciences blends multiple disciplines to build your critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing you to address global challenges and make a positive difference. Foundation year option available

Key highlights

  • Blends multiple humanities and social science disciplines in one degree
  • Builds critical thinking, research and communication skills
  • Prepares you to address global challenges and make a positive difference
  • Optional sandwich year with a work placement available

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC-CCC — Typical offers A levels - BBC-CCC UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Typical offers A levels - BBC-CCC UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
  • BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — ( calculate your UCAS points ) BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy officer
  • Researcher
  • Charity or NGO project officer
  • Communications officer
  • Civil service administrator
  • Community development worker

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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