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BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr Tony Anderson,
Associate Dean (Undergraduate)
Senior Academic Selector
BA in Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities subjects:
English
History
Journalism & Creative Writing
French
Italian
Spanish
BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Sciences:
Education
Law
Politics
Psychology
Social Policy
BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences
Business:
Economics
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Tourism
Science:
Mathematics (with Psychology/Politics)
BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences
AAAB at Higher from one sitting or AAABB from two
HNC in Social Sciences with A in the graded unit
SWAP access course with ABB in the grades profile
Various pre-entry courses recognised: contact for advice
Second year entry possible for HND in Social Science for applicants with ABB in the graded units including classes in the relevant subjects
NB Portfolio no longer required for Journalism and Creative Writing
BA entry requirements: all BA (H&SS) degrees
Year 1: study 3 subjects
Year 2: narrow down to 2 subjects
Years 3 and 4: single subject (single honours) or 2 subjects (joint Honours)
Degree Structure
• Education
• English
• History
• Politics
• Psychology
BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences
Subjects available for study to Single or Joint Honours:
• Economics, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Tourism
• French, Italian, Spanish
• Journalism and Creative Writing, Law, Social Policy
BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences
Subjects available for study to Joint Honours only:
• Admission to full-time study is via the UCAS system• Operating a Gathered Field admissions process• Entry competitive (c.4200 applications for 515
places)• Satisfactory References and Personal Statements
required• Grade concessions for SIMD40, Focus West
applicants and Care Leavers
Admissions
• Motivation for studying a particular degree; academic interests
• Work experience and skills accrued• Interests and hobbies• Any positions of responsibility held, contribution
to community• Articulates ideas about likely/possible career(s)
UCAS personal statement
• Comment on applicant’s overall academic ability
• Comment on applicant’s motivation and attitude towards study (e.g. via attendance, participation in class discussions etc.)
• Corroborate any special circumstances stated in personal statement
UCAS reference
• From September 2014 we have been rolling out a new structured Personal Development Planning system across the BA starting with the new year 1 cohort
• Part web based, part tutor based• Study skills and employability skills covered• Encourage reflection on and acquisition of study
and employment-related skills
Personal Development Planning
• Class lecturers/tutors• Personal Development Adviser • Adviser of Studies • Student counselling service• Study skills Advisors/Learning Development Advisors• Careers service• Each other
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