Social Sciences BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Social Sciences BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Sciences (Non-Specific) at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Sciences (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Social Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Sciences (Non-Specific) 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 | £26000 | £18000 | £20500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £28000 | £12500 - £25500 | £13500 - £30500 |
All CAH15 courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24323 | £21465 | £24855 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20473 - £28762 | £14716 - £27559 | £17649 - £31236 |
All CAH15 Courses in the UK
Course Description
How curious have you become about how society works and the ways people interact with one another in the way they do? Have you thought about applying this curiosity at degree level with a BA (Hons) Social Sciences?
You will study society, its people and institutions, giving you an insight into the everyday life of our communities and workplaces. You will be able to study and debate with fellow learners and subject specialists, on many of the significant issues that affect our lives.
You will focus on sociology, politics and psychology and develop transferable skills in problem solving, group working and communication, all of which are highly valued by employers. There is strong emphasis on research methods that will give you the skills necessary to carry out independent research for your future career, including your dissertation in the fourth year.
There are also other options available to you including criminology, history, literature, philosophy and theology.
Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Social Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Sciences BA (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Sciences (Non-Specific)
All Social Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Sciences BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13980 | year 1 |
| International | £13980 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6120 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6120 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6120 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6120 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £6120 | year 1 |
| EU | £6960 | year 1 |
| International | £6960 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This course is not available to students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study here.
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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:
August 1, 2026
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)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
L300
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Social Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 61% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £18000 | 107 | Canterbury |
On campus
Full-time
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Social Sciences BA (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £6120 | £13980 £6960 | 136 | Inverness |
On campus
Full-time
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Health and Social Science BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | 0% | 45% | £9250 | £15000 | 95 | High Wycombe |
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Full-time
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Criminology and Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | 78% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 109 | Southampton |
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Full-time
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Psychology with Counselling and Mental Health with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | 52% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £14000 | 110 | Southampton |
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Social Sciences BSc (Hons) | University College London | 81% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £32100 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) | Robert Gordon University | 100% | 5% | 4% | £5890 | £16490 | 139 | Aberdeen |
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Criminology and Psychology with Placement and Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | 78% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 109 | Southampton |
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Social Sciences BA (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | - | 6% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 194 | Glasgow |
On campus
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Social Sciences BA (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 83% | 3% | 3% | £9250 | £15250 | 118 | Paisley |
On campus
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FAQ about Social Sciences BA (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26000 15 months after graduation, £18000 3 years after graduation and £20500 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (15%), Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Sales occupations (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Social Sciences BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of the Highlands and Islands.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 136 which makes it one of the 13.89% most difficult courses to enter among all Social Sciences students in the UK.