BSc Social Science
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BSc in Social Sciences. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis and Human Behaviour. The degree offers a flexible modular structure. A final-year module, Parliamentary Studies, is co-taught with officials from Parliament and includes a visit to the Palace of Westminster.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BBC (Required subjects: We require English and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4/C) IB: 5,5,5 at Higher Level subjects OR with a minimum of 30 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 30%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 44%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Social Problems and Social Policy
- Perspectives on People in Society
- Introduction to Politics and Government
- Issues in Ethics
- Law in its Social Context
- Academic Integrity
- Contemporary Welfare States
- Research Methods for Social Scientists
- Crime and the Law
- Sociology of the Family
- Youth in Society: The Sociology of Youth & Youth Culture
- Madness and Society
- Perspectives on Ageing and an Ageing Society
- Politics Outside the West
- Democracy in Britain
- Culture, Media and Identities
- Research Project/Dissertation
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Housing and Homelessness
- Race, Ethnicity and Migration
- Critical Perspectives on Children, Families and Communities
- Interpersonal violence and harm
- Parliamentary Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Science at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Social sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Social Science at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Science at Royal Holloway, University of London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Social Science at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BSc Social Science at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Social Science at Royal Holloway, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.