Social Sciences entry requirements

MA (Soc Sci)

Highers

  • AAAA in first sitting = unconditional offer.
  • Applicants who achieved AABB or AAAB at their first sitting may receive a conditional or unconditional offer once all applications have been reviewed in March 2013.

A-levels

  • ABB

European qualifications

Typical entry requirements for European qualifications: Social Sciences European Requirements‌ 

Alternative qualifications and notes

  • First year entry HNC in Arts, Humanities or Business subject area with an A in the Graded Unit (or 50% merits overall or AB in Integrative Assessments).
  • First year entry HND in Arts, Humanities or Business subject area with an AAB in the Graded Unit (or 50% merits overall or AABB in Integrative Assessments).
  • The following HNC/D qualifications are recognised for first year entry to arts and social sciences programmes: Administration and Information Technology, Advertising and Public Relations, Business, Communications with Media, Financial Services, International Trade and Business, Legal Services, Management, Marketing, Media Analysis and Production, Practical Journalism, and Social Sciences.
  • HNC/D in Performing Arts is not accepted
  • Irish Highers AAAA
  • Approved Access Courses
  • International Baccalaureate 36 points
  • European Baccalaureate 85% overall
  • Open University Credits pass in Foundation level
  • University of Glasgow’s Department of Adult & Continuing Education Access Course: BBBB