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Social Science

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BSc in Social Science allows you to study across the social science spectrum - criminology, education, psychology, sociology, social analytics, social policy - and think outside of conventional disciplinary boundaries. It is an excellent opportunity to study an interdisciplinary degree, allowing you to combine the theories and methods of the different disciplines to increase your knowledge and understanding.This programme will introduce you to a range of social science perspectives and methods. You can build on this foundation by choosing modules that reflect your own academic and career interests.


Distinctive features

- This course is characterised by a minimal number of core modules and the flexibility to pick-and-mix modules from across the other undergraduate schemes offered by the School of Social Sciences- This flexibility allows you to either sample a broad mix of topics from across the range of available options or to organise your studies thematically- Opportunity to study a credit-bearing placement module- The opportunity for you to learn in a School that was ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality in sociology and 5th for education in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF)- The involvement of research-active staff in teaching- The emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment- The variety of modules on offer in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary School- The opportunity to study abroad.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    17th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    134 67%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    26th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    67th

    16

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