Combined Honours in Social Sciences
Durham University
UCAS Code: LMV0 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Durham University
UCAS Code: LMV0 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
If you would like to study: Economics, an A in A level Mathematics is required. English Literature, History or Music a grade A at A level (or equivalent) is required in the subject. Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian or Spanish at an advanced level, a grade A at A level (or equivalent) in the language is required. Arabic, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish ab initio, a grade A at A level (or equivalent) in any modern foreign language is required. Chinese or Japanese ab initio, a grade A at A level (or equivalent) in a modern foreign language is desirable but not essential. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Access to HE Diploma
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
666 in higher level subjects. Subject requirements as listed above for A level. Students wishing to study the subjects listed above would need to achieve Higher Level grade 6 in the subject. For students wishing to study Economics we are happy to accept either Higher Level grade 6 or Standard Level grade 7 in Mathematics. Both Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Applications and Interpretation (AI) are accepted.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Subject specific A Levels may be required depending on subjects to be studied.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
And subject specific A levels (or equivalent) as above.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Information: Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
Scottish Higher
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Particular subjects may be required depending on the subjects to be studied. Please check the departmental webpages.
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.
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About this course
**Course details**
If you are curious about the big issues that shape our society, this course may be for you.
Taking a research-led approach, Combined Honours in Social Sciences explores systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape the lives of people across the world. A multidisciplinary qualification that sits outside of traditional boundaries, this bespoke, academically ambitious course offers exceptional flexibility.
**In the Social Sciences you can choose from:**
Anthropology
Archaeology
Business
Economics
Education
Geography
International Relations
Politics
Sociology and Criminology
Sport
**Why Durham University?**
A diverse community of undergraduates, postgraduates, and academic and research staff, the Faculty of Social Sciences is a world-leading leading centre for education and research in the social sciences.
Our nine departments and schools are engaged in pioneering research and innovative learning.
We are regularly ranked within the world's top 50 for the quality and significance of our research, our students enjoy an unparalleled learning experience.
Our graduates are some of the most sought-after by employers.
Modules
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Assessment methods
Your choice of subjects/modules will determine the assessment types you encounter, but these are likely to include essays, examinations, presentations, case studies and reflections. Assessment is designed to evaluate your knowledge and understanding, test your critical thinking and your ability to apply your learning to real-world issues.
In your final year, you will complete a dissertation supported by one-on-one supervision. You will be expected to think independently and take greater control of the direction of study.
In addition to the help provided by your subject lecturers, you can also access extensive support for your assessments through ASC, the Academic Skills Centre. See below for details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-skills-centre/
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Durham University offers a range of scholarship opportunities to academically well-qualified and highly motivated students. For further details, including deadlines for application, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/
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