UCAS R990, four years
UCL describes a four-year BA that blends the humanities and social sciences with language learning.
Undergraduate · UCL European Social and Political Studies
UCL European Social and Political Studies: a language and a specialism, over four years
UCL's European Social and Political Studies BA is a four-year degree that blends humanities and social sciences with language learning. It asks for A*AA at A level or 39 IB points, with subject conditions that depend on the language and specialism chosen. The decision is less about the grade than about which language, which specialism and whether four years including time abroad fit.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What UCL asks for in European Social and Political Studies
Taken from UCL's European Social and Political Studies BA course page and read on 1 November 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*AA with the stated subject conditions
The A-level requirement is A*AA; a humanities or social science subject, or Mathematics, is preferred; Mathematics at A* is required for the full Economics specialism and Spanish at A for Spanish as a major language.
IB 39
19 points in three higher level subjects with no higher level score below 5, and Spanish B at grade 6 if Spanish is the major language.
A major language and a specialism
UCL says students select one major language and a specialism from the humanities or social sciences.
Language learning is part of the degree
UCL describes a multidisciplinary course that blends the humanities and social sciences with language learning.
Official sources
Read on 1 November 2026 on UCL's European Social and Political Studies BA course page, which describes 2027 entry. UCL's department pages, the fees pages, the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read, and the page lists no admissions test or interview so none is stated and are not stated.
The course
Social science, a specialism and a language
UCL says the programme prepares students for an international career through a multidisciplinary course that blends humanities and social sciences with language learning. Students select one major language and a specialism from the humanities or social sciences; the page lists specialisms such as Economics, either in full or as an element, and European Politics. This guide did not read the full specialism list or module lists.
Is it the right degree?
Beside International Social and Political Studies
UCL runs a separate International Social and Political Studies degree; the choice depends on whether a European language is the aim.
Choose this degree if
you want a European language alongside a social science specialism.
Look at UCL International Social and Political Studies if
you want a broader international focus. Avandy's UCL ISPS guide covers it.
Look at UCL Politics and International Relations if
politics is the aim without a language. Avandy's UCL PIR guide covers it.
Entry rules
A*AA, with conditions by language and specialism
A-level applicants need A*AA; a humanities or social science subject, or Mathematics, is preferred; Mathematics at A* is required for the full Economics specialism and Spanish at A for Spanish as a major language, and at least two A-levels from UCL's list of preferred subjects. IB applicants need 39 points: 19 points in three higher level subjects with no higher level score below 5, and Spanish B at grade 6 if Spanish is the major language. UCL's page lists no admissions test or interview. This page states no scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
Which language would you study as major?
Spanish carries a stated grade condition.
Which specialism interests you?
Full Economics asks for Mathematics at A*.
Are you comfortable with a four-year course?
UCL gives the duration as four academic years.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
Grades, the subject requirements and the preferred-subject guidance: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline and the 2028-entry requirements: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm the required subjects, read the course structure and plan your preparation around it.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with University College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not write applications. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does UCL European Social and Political Studies BA require?
A*AA at A level, with a humanities or social science subject, or Mathematics, is preferred; Mathematics at A* is required for the full Economics specialism and Spanish at A for Spanish as a major language, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
What is the IB requirement?
39 IB points: 19 points in three higher level subjects with no higher level score below 5, and Spanish B at grade 6 if Spanish is the major language.
Do I choose a language?
Yes. UCL says students select one major language and a specialism from the humanities or social sciences.
Is there a subject condition for Spanish?
UCL says Spanish at A grade is required if it is to be studied as the major language.
Does Avandy state offer scores?
No. This page records UCL's wording for 2027 entry and states no scores or probabilities.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
Talk to us about UCL European Social and Political Studies
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