Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS)

Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS)

A unique undergraduate degree only offered at the University of Cambridge. HSPS combines 3 core disciplines, taught by world-leading departments: Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, and Sociology. Customise this innovative course from the start. Specialise in the subjects that fit your interests or keep a broad focus until you find what you love.

Course information

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Why study HSPS?

Read across traditional subject boundaries to address the true complexity of human societies.

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Explore the world's most complex and pressing issues across a unique range of social and political subjects.

University of Cambridge students listening a lecture in the Student Services Centre old lecture hall

Course structure

Customise this flexible degree according to your interests and strengths.

Human, Social, and Political Sciences explained

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Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) explained [opens YouTube]

Second year student Ismail explains this unique course

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Undergraduate students and staff talk about studying HSPS

Day in the life of a Cambridge HSPS student [opens YouTube link]

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Applications

We’re excited you’re thinking of studying HSPS at Cambridge. Our admissions process is a little different to other universities – find out more:

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