BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy With a Year In Industry

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 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.

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. Depending on the sector, Sociology and Social Policy graduates can expect to earn an average annual salary of 22,000, rising to 50,000 for more senior posts. 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.

Typical A-level/Welsh Baccalaureate Offer - BBB
We welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students. The requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific graduate for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Typical Access to HE Offer - 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits, 3 Passes
Typical BTEC Offer - DDM
International Baccalaureate - 33-34 points
Irish Leaving Certificate - 360-375 points
GCSE profiles need to include a minimum of five passes at Grade A- C -9/4 including Welsh or English Language and Mathematics

IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL (IBT) - 79