BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy  

Undergraduate, 3-4 Years, Full-time

University of Lincoln

15148BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy

UK students:

Academic Requirements:

104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

A Level: BCC.

International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall

BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent

T Level: Merit

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points

Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.

The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, EPQ etc.

We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.

We also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.

Outside UK:

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Bangladesh require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation     

* Secondary Certificate with a grade of 50% or SSC with a grade of 60%, in four or more relevant subjects.

Year International Year One

* Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with a grade of 55%.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/bangladesh/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/bangladesh/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from India require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of High School Secondary Certificate/Standard XII from CBSE, CISCE, or Metro State Board
* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Year 12: (HSC) 40% overall with 40% in relevant subjects to include maths taken from Year 10, 11, or 12

* Year 11: 50% overall with 40% in relevant subjects to include maths taken from Year 10, 11, or 12

* Year 10 (SSC): 65% overall with 40% in relevant subjects to include maths taken from Year 10, 11, or 12

International Year One

* Year 12 (HSC) 50% overall with 50% in relevant subjects taken from Year 10, 11 or 12

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/india/

 English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

CISCE in English at Standard XII at grades 70%, for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0
or

CBSE Core English at Standard XII at grades 70%, for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/india/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Pakistan require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate

* Year 12: 50% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects to include maths.

* Year 11: 60% with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects to include maths.

* Year 10: (SSC) 65% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects to include maths.

International Year One

*NSuccessful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate

* Year 12: 55% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects

* Year 11: 65% with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects

* Year 10: (SSC) 70% overall with passes in at least 4 relevant subjects

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/pakistan/

 English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/pakistan/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Nepal require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

International Year One

* Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nepal/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nepal/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Nigeria require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in four or more relevant subjects, to include maths.

International Year One

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 in four or more relevant subjects.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nigeria/

English Language Requirements:

The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

NECO Senior School Certificate English Language at grades A1-C6
or

WAEC West African Senior School Certificate English Language at grades 1-6

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/nigeria/

Academic Requirements:

A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.

Students from Ghana require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

* Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
* Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
* Successful completion of three A Levels

International Foundation Year

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in four or more relevant subjects, to include maths.

International Year One

* Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC), or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 in four or more relevant subjects.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ghana/

English Language Requirements:

 The English language requirements listed on the programme pages refer to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and typically range from a score of 6.0 to 7.0.

WAEC West African Senior School Certificate English Language at grades A1-C6. Scratch card PIN required.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ghana/