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Social Policy with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Social Policy. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Social Sciences. You will explore how society promotes the well-being of its members, examining themes and values such as social justice, equality, fairness, and citizenship, alongside specific policy focal points such as health, education, housing, disability, crime, poverty, and the family.You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively in a range of formats.Optional modules give you the scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or plans for post-graduate study. Based in the School of Social Sciences, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines.In your second year, you will have the opportunity to complete a work placement on a day release basis, enhancing your career prospects and developing your interpersonal skills. Recent employers include voluntary organisations, social housing providers, and national and local charities.A Social Policy degree opens up a wide range of career and further study opportunities. Our graduates have gone on to:Postgraduate study in Education, Social Research and Ageing StudiesResearch posts in universities and private social research companies, Third Sector policy-based rolesWork in housing policy for local government and housing associations, Posts in the Health and Social Care sector

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£ 19,100per year

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A level

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    21st out of 35 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    133 66%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    5th

    4

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