BSc International Social and Public Policy at University of Bristol

Programme overview

What do you think are the most important social and global issues? Where do you see injustice or inequality? What can our leaders do about them?

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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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAB. A-level contextual offer: BBB. BTEC: DDD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB, and Higher: AAABB. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code L410).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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