BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol

Our BSc Social Policy degree gives you the chance to get to the heart of the big issues that shape people's lives. It provides an exciting opportunity to critically analyse contemporary social issues related to: human well-being inequality disadvantage crime. You'll explore real-world challenges in a global context, drawing on social, political, public policy and economic theories.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Social Policy  |  Duration: 3 years full-time. 6 years part-time. Part-time study with daytime, weekday teaching  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our three-year, BSc Social Policy degree is designed to teach you theories, develop insights, and build your skills and confidence. Year one introduces key concepts and ideologies, and familiarises you with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. You'll also develop your research and critical thinking skills as a social scientist.

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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