BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Applied Social Sciences degree from Robert Gordon University is built around the core disciplines of psychology and sociology, providing the best possible launching pad for a career in these fascinating areas. You will learn about the society we live in and the relationships people have within that society.
Key highlights
- Built around the core disciplines of psychology and sociology
- Explores the society we live in and its relationships
- Examines the relationships people have within society
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — to include to include a written subject requiring the use of English
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — to include to include
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BC — 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.…
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
- A-level: BBB — to include to include a written subject requiring the use of English
- Scottish Highers: BBC/BCCC — to include to include a written subject requiring the use of English Alternative Qualifica; minimum (widening access) offer
- HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3 subject to meeting requirements
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Social researcher
- Community development worker
- Youth worker
- Policy officer
- Support worker
- Housing officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £17,570
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 Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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