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Sociology and Social Policy with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Studying a Sociology and Social Policy degree will equip you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings, as well as the wider social, cultural, political and economic factors influencing our constantly changing society. 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 also learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools and throughout the course, you will develop excellent communication and presentation skills, together with the ability to analyse and critically evaluate evidence and construct arguments around the complex societal issues that affect us all.Sociology at Swansea is ranked:- Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)- Top 20 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)- Top 25 in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)- 92% of graduates in work &/or study 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:- Top 5 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)- Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024)Our core teaching staff have a strong, international profile in research, and regularly consult on policy in Wales, the UK and beyond.Our flexible degree structure with a wide range of specialist modules gives you the scope to tailor your course to your particular interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study. A Sociology and Social Policy degree opens up a wide range of further study or career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in many different fields, including: Youth work, Education, Research, Journalism, Policy development, Legal, police and probation services, Marketing and Advertising, Ecology and Environmental Planning and Human Resources.The Sociology and Social Policy degree can also be a gateway to further professional and vocational training in fields such as teaching and social work.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,200per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

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

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Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    12th out of 41 1

    23rd out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    134 64%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.48 87%

    1st

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    137 67%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    20th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    54th

    36

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