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Human, Social, and Political Sciences - BA (Hons)
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Human, Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) includes politics and international relations, social anthropology and sociology. You can specialise in one or two of these, but the flexibility of the course also enables exploration of a variety of subjects in the first year. This means it’s suited both to those with specific subject interests, and to those looking for a multidisciplinary degree.

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An incredible place to study, full of inspiring students, lecturers and staff. I would never have had the opportunities to meet so many influential people had I not applied here..Read more

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Human, Social, and Political Sciences - BA (Hons)
An incredible place to study, full of inspiring students, lecturers and staff. I would never have had the opportunities to meet so many influential people had I not applied here...
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