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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?

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

  • London South Bank UniversityHuman Sciences - MSc (Research)

    • 1 year
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Social Science
    Location
    London, UK
    Next available start date
    November 2024 +10 more
    Annual tuition fee
    13,780GBP

  • University of the West of England BristolSocial Research: Sustainable Futures - MRes

    • 1 year
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Social Research
    Location
    Bristol, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2025
    Annual tuition fee
    17,250GBP

  • University of GreenwichHuman Sciences - Integrated MPhil/PhD

    • 3 years / 1 year
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's / Doctorate
    Subject area
    Social Science
    Location
    London, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2025
    Annual tuition fee
    17,450GBP

  • Cardiff UniversityBusiness, Social Sciences and Humanities (Pre-Masters leading to Environment and Development MSc) - PGP

    • 1 year
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Subject area
    Social Science, Business, Liberal Arts
    Location
    Cardiff, UK
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +2 more
    Annual tuition fee
    18,900GBP

  • University of Essex International CollegeSocial Sciences - PGP

    • 1 year
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Subject area
    Social Science
    Location
    Colchester, UK
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +4 more
    Annual tuition fee
    21,310GBP

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