Social Policy and Politics, BSc (Hons)

This course integrates social policy, with its emphasis on wellbeing, and politics, which examines power dynamics—including who wields it and for whose benefit. It encourages reflection on societal organization, community and state interactions, and the unequal distribution of wellbeing in modern societies, alongside the social structures needed to improve lives.Both departments foster a robust connection between research and teaching, creating an engaging learning environment where instructors incorporate new findings into their delivery. In Politics, students explore the politics of nations, governments, and interrelations among countries, communities, and individuals, structured around three key areas: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations. For Social Policy, the first year builds foundational skills and concepts through theoretical, comparative, and historical analyses, while subsequent years offer in-depth optional units on current issues to pursue personal interests.