BSc International Social and Public Policy with Study Abroad at University of Bristol

International Social and Public Policy with Study Abroad draws on several disciplines, including economics, political science, development studies, sociology, behavioural science and philosophy, asking you to compare key ideas and theoretical frameworks. This course gives you the tools to explore, analyse and critically evaluate policy issues in and across societies in a range of geographical and cultural contexts. This interdisciplinary, international degree integrates rigorous analysis of government policy with a deep understanding of broader global political, economic, and social transformations.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Social Policy  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, study abroad year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year, you will develop a foundational understanding of international social and public policy, including key concepts, theories, and ideologies. You will study comparative social and public policy and build core skills in research and policy analysis. Together, these competencies provide deeper insight into global inequalities and into how social, political and economic issues are shaped and addressed nationally and internationally through public policy.

Career pathways

A degree in social policy gives you the best of both worlds. The degree can be vocational, leading to careers in a range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations.

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