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Sociology and Social Policy BSc (Hons)

University of Bath

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore new and creative ways to tackle key social challenges. Learn theory and methods to understand, critically examine, and influence organisations.This course will appeal if you want to combine an understanding of the social world from different perspectives with a rigorous analysis of policy responses to social problems. You will examine theory and techniques from sociology alongside the analytical focus of social policy.You’ll explore areas such as health, welfare and poverty, race and discrimination, inequality and exclusion. By the end of the course, you’ll have an understanding of how social institutions develop and operate and how they might be improved.In Year 1, you'll be introduced to social theory, ideas about the state and social change, and the central traditions of social research. You’ll select an option in either criminology or international development.In Year 2, you'll expand and deepen your understanding of contemporary social theory. You will explore the political processes that underpin policy-making practices and develop data analysis techniques. You’ll choose from a range of options in sociology, social policy, criminology and international development.In your final year, you'll do your dissertation. This will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ll develop. You'll also choose from a range of optional units from across the social sciences. These will allow you to build upon the theoretical understanding you’ll gain during Years 1 and 2 and apply it to contemporary sociological issues.The flexibility of this course will allow you to create a degree that’s tailored to your interests and potential future career.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from teaching staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in different areas of sociology and social policy. Their passion, knowledge and research activities shape their teaching. This combination aims to enhance your learning experience.Develop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study. These include:critical and analytical thinkingresearch skillsskills related to generating and analysing sociological data ranging from ethnography to computational techniquespresentation and communication skillsproject managementteam workingYou will also benefit from expert guest speakers from the public, commercial or third sector.Prepare for your future careerMany of our social sciences graduates have gone on to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.They've gone on to work in:government departmentssocial enterprises and charitiesEuropean and international agencies and organisationsSocial care and family servicesinternational developmentpublic policy consultancy

Tuition fees

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£ 22,800per year

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

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The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    3rd out of 41 1

    2nd out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    179 85%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    25th

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    155 75%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    78th

    60

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