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 BA degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences: Support:

General admissions enquiries: Contact: