BSc Social Policy with Study Abroad at University of Bristol

Social policy provides an exciting opportunity to critically analyse contemporary social issues related to human wellbeing, inequality, disadvantage and crime. You will explore real-world challenges in a global context, drawing on social, political, public policy and economic theories. Social policy at Bristol addresses some of the key questions of our time: What should we do about inequality?

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

The first year introduces key concepts and ideologies and familiarises you with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. It also develops your research and critical thinking skills as a social scientist. From your second year, you will be able to explore your interests in greater depth through a wide range of optional units which focus on contemporary, real-world social and political issues.

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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