Study social science in the UK

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What are the top social science universities in the UK?

Top social science programs in the UK

What are the top social science undergraduate programs in the UK?

Canterbury Christ Church UniversitySociology & Social Science - BSc
3 years
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Bachelor's
Subject area
Social Science , Sociology
Location
Canterbury, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +1 more
Annual tuition fee
15,500GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Cardiff UniversityArts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences (International Foundation Year leading to English Literature BA - Hons) - UGP
1 year
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Undergraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science , General Arts
Location
Cardiff, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +3 more
Annual tuition fee
21,250GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Durham UniversityHumanities, Law and Social Science - UGP
1 year
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Undergraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science
Location
Durham, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +3 more
Annual tuition fee
25,500GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Kingston University LondonLaw and Social Sciences (International Foundation Year leading to Journalism BA - Hons) - UGP
1 year
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Undergraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science
Location
Kingston upon Thames, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +2 more
Annual tuition fee
15,900GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)Business, Law and Social Sciences (IELTS 5.0, Skills 4.0) - UGP
8 months
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Undergraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science , Business
Location
Nottingham, UK
Next available start date
January 2027 +1 more
Annual tuition fee
18,150GBP
Admission requirements
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What are the top social science postgraduate programs in the UK?

Cardiff UniversityBusiness, Social Sciences and Humanities (Pre-Masters leading to Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy MSc) - PGP
1 year
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Postgraduate pathway
Subject area
Social Science , Business
Location
Cardiff, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +3 more
Annual tuition fee
20,250GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Durham UniversityLaw and Social Sciences (Pre-Masters) - PGP
1 year
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Postgraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science
Location
Durham, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +3 more
Annual tuition fee
25,900GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)Business, Law and Social Sciences (IELTS 4.5 Skills 4.0) - PGP
15 months
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Postgraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science , Business
Location
Nottingham, UK
Next available start date
November 2026 +2 more
Annual tuition fee
27,860GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Royal Holloway, University of LondonSocial Science, Arts and Humanities (Pre-Masters) - PGP
1 year
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Postgraduate pathway
Subject area
Social Science , General Arts
Location
London, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +2 more
Annual tuition fee
17,500GBP
Admission requirements
Am I eligible?
Teesside UniversityBusiness, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme - PGP
6 months
Full-time
On campus
Program type
Postgraduate pathway
Subject area
Law , Social Science , Business
Location
Middlesbrough, UK
Next available start date
September 2026 +2 more
Annual tuition fee
8,900GBP
Admission requirements
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Social Science degrees abroad

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