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Social Policy BSc (Hons)

University of Bath

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore social justice and welfare issues to understand the key questions and challenges society faces around rights, equality and distribution of resources.On this course, you’ll learn about the social and political foundations of policies that affect people’s lives. You’ll study the impact social policy has on identity, political organisations, social justice and human rights.You'll explore the origins and evolution of state-run institutions, and their relationship with the economy and third sector in the UK and beyond. This will increase your understanding of contemporary social welfare issues at local, national and international levels.Year 1 is your introduction to becoming a social scientist. You’ll explore social change and how social issues become constructed as policy problems. You’ll also learn about the major social, political and economic factors shaping equality and welfare in modern Britain.In Year 2, you will focus on key policy areas such as the family, poverty, social inequality, and analysis of the policy process. You’ll learn how to evaluate data and information to develop your own arguments for different audiences. You'll also choose from a range of social science optional units.In your final year, you will do your dissertation, and study the relationship between social research, policy making and governance. You'll also choose from a range of optional units from across the social sciences. These will allow you to build upon the theoretical understanding you’ll gain during Years 1 and 2 and apply it to contemporary sociological issues.The flexibility of this course will allow you to create a degree that’s tailored to your interests and potential future career.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from teaching staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in social policy. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to give you the foundation to become a critical-minded social scientist.Develop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the skills and support to prepare you for employment and further study. These include:data analysisusing a range of methods to produce datacommunication and presentation skills.Prepare for your future careerMany of our social sciences graduates have gone on to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.They've gone on to work in:government departmentssocial enterprises and charitiesEuropean and international agencies and organisationsSocial care and family servicesinternational developmentpublic policy consultancy

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

Typical offer: AAB in three A levels.Contextual offer: ABB in three A levels.Alternative offer: ABB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

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The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    3rd out of 41 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    179 85%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    25th

    21

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