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Bachelor of Social Science

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, 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: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): 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

Official secondary school transcript with graduation date or equivalency certificate
With English translation
Common Application or PSU Panther Application
One academic recommendation and an essay
Standardized test scores optional.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript with graduation date or equivalency certificate, With English translation, Common Application or PSU Panther Application, One academic recommendation and an essay, Standardized test scores optional.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 71
TOEFL PBT 530
PTE Academic 46
Duolingo 85

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Social Science. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,422 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Plymouth
Faculty or school	School of Natural Sciences
Department	Department of Natural Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Plymouth State University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.