Social Policy, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The BA (Hons) in Social Policy offers a flexible degree programme that students can customise to their interests, including an employability module with work placement opportunities for second-year students. This course addresses contemporary societal challenges by examining the dynamics of social change and institutional responses, while staying current with influences such as globalisation, social movements, the European Union, and UK devolved administrations on policies in Wales and beyond.Studying Social Policy at Swansea University equips students to influence how societies identify and meet social needs, providing essential knowledge and skills for careers in public services, criminal justice, voluntary sectors, or human resources management. Graduates develop transferable skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, independent study, and communication. The programme also prepares individuals for advanced training in areas such as law, teaching, social work, or postgraduate research. Notably, Social Policy at Swansea ranks in the top 5 in the UK for student satisfaction and top 15 for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2024), with 92% of graduates employed or in further study 15 months after completion (HESA 2023).