NI / ROI Students Policy, Politics and Society Undergraduate courses

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Politics and International Studies - BSc (Hons)

A dynamic subject essential to understanding people, power and policies in a changing world.

UCAS code: L200
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Belfast campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCC

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Politics and International Studies with Criminology - BSc (Hons)

A dynamic subject essential to understanding people, power and policies in a changing world.

UCAS code: L2M9
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Belfast campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCC

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Social Policy - BSc (Hons)

This course explores the causes of social problems and how societies strive to address and resolve them.

UCAS code: L401
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Belfast campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCC

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Social Policy with Criminology - BSc (Hons)

This course explores the causes of social problems and how societies strive to address and resolve them.

UCAS code: L4M9
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Belfast campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCC

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Social Policy with Sociology - BSc (Hons)

This course explores the causes of social problems and how societies strive to address and resolve them.

UCAS code: L4LH
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Belfast campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCC

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Sociology with Criminology - BSc (Hons)

Sociology with Criminology examines how social structures influence crime, justice, and responses to criminal behaviour in society.

UCAS code: L3M8
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Derry~Londonderry campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCD

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Sociology with Education - BSc (Hons)

Explore how social forces shape human behaviour, interactions and the structure of society, while taking your first step into the field of Education.

UCAS code: L3X3
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Derry~Londonderry campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCD

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Sociology with History - BSc (Hons)

Sociology at Ulster has a record of excellence in teaching and learning, achieving outstanding satisfaction rates in the National Student Survey.

Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Derry~Londonderry campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCD

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers
A Level Offer	Irish Leaving Offer
AAA	144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
AAB	136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
ABB	128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBB	120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BBC	112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
BCC	104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCC	96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
CCD	88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
H1	32
H2	30
H3	24
H4	18
H5	12
H6	9

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points
Grade	UCAS Points
O1	12
O2	10
O3	8
O4	6

Sociology with Politics and International Studies - BSc (Hons)

Explore how social structures, political systems, and global dynamics interact to shape societies and international relations.

UCAS code: L3LG
Full-time Undergraduate
Start year: 2025/26
Derry~Londonderry campus

Clearing Entry Requirements: CCD