Social Policy, BSc (Hons)

Social Policy offers a compelling opportunity to critically examine contemporary social issues, including human wellbeing, inequality, disadvantage, and crime. Students explore global real-world challenges through the application of social, political, public policy, and economic theories.At the University of Bristol, this program addresses key societal questions, such as how to tackle inequality, why poverty endures, who should fund elderly care, what actions can address the climate crisis, and how citizens can influence policy. As one of the longest-running BSc degrees in the field, it ranks highly and equips graduates for successful careers in public, private, and voluntary sectors, or further studies in public policy.