Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences - Undergraduate study

We produce graduates who make a real impact on the world

Our dynamic, practice-led courses explore the systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape lives throughout the world. Learning from academics working at the very cutting-edge of their specialisms, graduates leave our programmes feeling confident, intellectually-engaged and prepared to take on employment or further study.

The flexible BA programme

With our BA (Honours) degree you can choose from subjects in Humanities, Social Sciences and Business, with two of your three subject choices taught by the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. This allows you to try new subjects, develop your own ideas, develop a broad range of knowledge and enhance your employability.

The BA degree is a three year course and the Honours degree is normally a four year course.

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Other undergraduate programmes

BA Childhood Practice

A degree matching the Standard for Childhood Practice in Scotland and designed to develop degree-level professionals and future leaders in the sector.

BA Education & Social Services

Recruited via partnership with colleges, this programme prepares graduates for working in settings which combine health, education, social work and social care.

BA Education & TESOL

A unique programme for international students intending to teach English to speakers of other languages.

LLB Law

Study with one of Scotland's leading providers of legal education.

LLB Law (Clinical) (Graduate Entry)

Develop your knowledge in the field of law while gaining real-life case experience in Strathclyde's Law Clinic.

LLB Law (Graduate Entry)

An accelerated three-year option where you can begin study in second year of the standard LLB.

LLB Law with French

Study law while developing language skills, including a year abroad in a Francophone country.

LLB Law with Spanish

Study law while developing language skills, including a year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

BA Primary Education

Qualify as a primary teacher at Scotland's largest institution for Initial Teacher Education.

BSc Psychology & Counselling

A COSCA-accredited programme offering a route for students to combine psychology and counselling studies.

BSc Speech & Language Pathology

The longest-established programme of its kind in Scotland, the BSc offers a route into the Speech & Language Therapy profession.

BSc Sport & Physical Activity

Learn from top coaches and develop the skills to make a positive impact on health and physical activity.

BA Social Work

Accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council, this programme includes three work-based placements preparing graduates to work in roles supporting vulnerable people.

Dean's International Excellence Award

New international students beginning a full-time undergraduate course in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in September 2024 may be eligible for a £5,000 per year scholarship for the duration of their degree.

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