Undergraduate study

Undergraduate Study

Study our constantly changing world 

Sociology is taught as part of a unique interdisciplinary degree. This three-year undergraduate course in Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) is only offered at the University of Cambridge. 

The HSPS course – or tripos as it's known at Cambridge – is a flexible degree that can be customised according to your interests. It offers a broad introduction to the social sciences, as well as the opportunity to study Sociology in depth.  

HSPS students approach the global challenges of our rapidly changing world through a broad range of subjects. Beyond Sociology, the course spans Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, and more.   

What is the HSPS course structure? >> 

Learn about the core HSPS subjects >>


Our HSPS course will develop your: 

  • analytical and critical skills
  • intellectual versatility
  • multicultural sensitivity
  • argument and debate
  • writing on complex issues
  • analysis of qualitative and quantitative data 

     

Find out more about studying HSPS:  

Application essentials: 

  • Apply to the HSPS undergraduate course through UCAS (Course Code L000). The deadline is 15 October, which is earlier than most universities.
  • Selected applicants may be invited to attend an interview in December.
  • For complete application information, visit the Undergraduate Study website.
     

What past students say about HSPS: 
 

Almost everything I studied felt relevant to my everyday life.

- Ella
  

I think the interdisciplinary nature of HSPS is fantastic, and is a rare find at a British university. 

- Belle
 

The Sociology Department provides an amazing selection of courses in the third year, and does an incredible job of providing the theoretical foundation necessary for further study in the first and second years. 

- Jessie