Human Sciences BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
UCL is one of the few universities in the UK to offer a Human Sciences programme. This interdisciplinary degree draws on teaching from a range of departments, and offers enormous flexibility and opportunity for you to develop your own areas of interest and specialisation in the study of humankind.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 18 graduates of Human Sciences BSc (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health Sciences.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Human Sciences BSc (Hons) at University College London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Human Sciences BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27500 | £25000 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £32000 | £20500 - £29500 | £27500 - £44000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Health Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22174 | £21310 | £24464 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18103 - £25534 | £15875 - £27300 | £18467 - £31789 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Human Sciences, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Human Sciences BSc (Hons) at University College London
| 20% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Science subject required, preferably Biology. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
AAA at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including a science subject (preferably Biology) at Advanced Higher.
A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including science (preferably Biology) at grade 6, with no score below 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA, including a science subject (preferably Biology).
Including a science subject (preferably Biology).
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
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Costs
Tuition Fees Human Sciences BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £28500 | year 1 |
| International | £28500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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