Course Details
Course Name
BSc Social Policy
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Bath
Course Subject
- Social Sciences
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9250
Outside EU: 15900
Universities
University of Bath
Description
Develop an interdisciplinary approach to the study of how governments and society address social welfare, social justice and individual wellbeing.
In this course, you'll analyse the transformation of the welfare state and the creation of a more diverse system of welfare. This will enable you to relate these changes to societal, technological and economic changes in Britain and elsewhere.
In the first year, you will study social policy, sociology and research methods. In social policy units, you will undertake advanced analysis of specific policy areas.
In the second year, you'll be able to study the related disciplines of sociology, economics, psychology and politics.
In your final year, you will undertake a dissertation.
You’ll learn from academics with expertise in sociology and social policy. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
Those who study our social sciences degrees have excellent career options. Our graduates have worked as social and policy researchers, social carers, journalists, accountants and in a variety of business-related roles.
They have gone on to work for :
Save the Children
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Education Support Partnership
Virgin Media
Viiv Healthcare
Rolls-Royce
Richmond Housing Partnership
Find out more about what our graduates go on to do.