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Bachelor of Social Science

Kansas State University

Manhattan, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A social science degree built around social policy, With a second subject chosen from several options.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Social Science can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Policy analysis
Social research
Social work
Community work
Youth work
Civil service
Charitable sector
Public administration
NGO sector
Journalism and media

Curriculum

Social Policy is the core subject
Available only in this degree. First year adds Sociology
Critical Skills for Social Sciences and one of Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History or Philosophy. Years two and three continue with Social Policy and one first-year subject as a double major. Study abroad gives a four-year degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

High-school (secondary) curriculum from an accredited school with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for freshmen; Transfers need 2.0 on college transcripts; English proficiency is not required for admission to most programmes (required for Architecture
Planning and Design).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school (secondary school) curriculum from an accredited school, Completed or in the final year; Transfer applicants with college coursework; ACT/SAT not required except strongly encouraged for Architecture, Planning and Design

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Priority dates are May 1 (fall) and December 1 (spring) (). Apply online at or through the Common App and pay the 80 USD application fee. Upload secondary-school transcripts (college transcripts for transfer applicants). English proficiency is needed before enrolling
selective programmes such as Architecture
Planning and Design require it for admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,446 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Manhattan campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Social Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.