BSc Social Policy with Study Abroad (L404)
2025 entry
Course summary
Social Policy provides an exciting opportunity to critically analyse contemporary social issues related to human wellbeing, inequality, disadvantage and crime. You will explore real-world challenges in a global context, drawing on social, political, public policy and economic theories.
The first year introduces key concepts and ideologies and familiarises you with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. It also develops your research and critical thinking skills as a social scientist. Year two develops conceptual frameworks further and deepens your understanding of social research methods.
You will also have the chance to explore your interests in greater depth through a range of optional units focusing on contemporary social and political issues.
In your third year, you will have the opportunity to study overseas at one of our partner institutions. You will be able to take units related to social policy or units from the broader social sciences, arts and humanities. To find out more about studying abroad, visit the Centre for Study Abroad.
You will return to Bristol for your fourth and final year, during which the dissertation is an opportunity to choose a topic for in-depth investigation and independent work.
Course structure
Entry requirements
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Selection process
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- Full information about our selection processes for Social Policy with Study Abroad can be found in the Admissions Statement:
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