Social Policy, BSc (Hons)

In an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world, issues of human needs, welfare, inequality, and wealth distribution dominate public discourse and impact daily life. These form the core of social policy, with this degree exploring how emerging social risks and precarity affect individuals and communities, and how policies respond. Students must critically analyze historical perspectives, diverse conceptual frameworks, and the complexities of policy making and governance at regional, national, and international levels.Graduates achieve high employment rates, often pursuing careers in public sector roles, such as local or central government, where they help formulate policies or manage services. Others enter the voluntary sector, advocacy organizations, or social research positions. They are well-prepared for fields like management and consultancy, with many advancing to PhDs or MScs in areas including Social Policy, Criminology, and Health Promotion. This degree may exempt certain requirements for professional qualifications in housing and health management, and serves as a pathway to accelerated social work training.