A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
In the first year you can also study modules in other subject areas up to the value of 20 credits, including Languages for All modules.
Core modules:
- Data Visualisation
- Introductory Quantitative Data Analysis for Social Scientists
- Introductory Research Project in Quantitative Social Science
- Survey Design and Data Collection
Optional modules – two from:
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- British Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- Analysing Politics
- Introduction to Western Political Thought
- Planet Politics
- The World’s Wicked Problems
- Gender and the World
- Political Violence
- Race and Racism in World Politics
Optional modules (20 credits) – one or two from:
- Exploring Human Geographies
- Living with Environmental Change
- Why Geography Matters
- Comprehending Criminology
- Introducing Criminological Research
- The Changing Landscape
- Business Management in Context
- Management Themes and Perspectives
- Information and Communication Skills
- Housing and Home
- The Making of Urban Places
- Development, Planning and the State
- The Sociology of Everyday Life
- Understanding Inequality
- Gender, Sexuality and Society
- Introducing Criminology
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Welfare Politics and the State
- British Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- Analysing Politics
- Planet Politics
- The World’s Wicked Problems
- Introducing Criminological Research
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Western Political Thought
- Gender and the World
- Political Violence
- Race and Racism in World Politics
Choose 20 credits one or two from:
- Reason and Argument
- LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and Queer) Studies
- Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
- Living with Environmental Change
- Why Geography Matters
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Entry requirements
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB
A Levels + additional qualifications BBB + A in a relevant EPQ; BBB + B in Core Maths
International Baccalaureate 33
BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + B at A Level
Scottish Highers AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB
Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
Other requirements
English language requirements |
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Pathway programme for international students
If you’re an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
Fees
£9,250
Home students2022 annual tuition fee
£20,000
Overseas students2022 annual tuition fee
key dates
September start
Applications for places on courses starting the following September (except Medicine and Dentistry) should be submitted to UCAS between:
- 1 September and 25 January to be guaranteed equal consideration with other applicants
- 26 January and 30 June for further consideration, although we may not be able to consider your application if all the places on the course you’ve applied for have been filled
Applications for places on Medicine and Dentistry courses must be submitted between 1 September and 15 October.