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Social Policy and Politics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Policy and Politics BSc (Hons)
This course combines social policy and its focus on wellbeing with politics and its consideration of power - who exercises it and for whom. Politics drives us to think about how society should be organised and how communities and states interact. This prompts consideration of how wellbeing is unevenly distributed in contemporary societies and the forms of social organisation necessary to enhance our lives.
Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond in their teaching to new research.
This course combines social policy and its focus on wellbeing with politics and its consideration of power - who exercises it and for whom. Politics drives us to think about how society should be organised and how communities and states interact. This prompts consideration of how wellbeing is unevenly distributed in contemporary societies and the forms of social organisation necessary to enhance our lives.<br/><br/>Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond in their teaching to new research.<br/><br/>In the Politics modules, you will study the politics of countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. Politics at Bristol is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations.<br/><br/>In your Social Policy studies, the first year introduces key skills and concepts within social policy so that you can familiarise yourself with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. Your second and third years allow you to explore your interests in greater depth through a wide range of optional units on contemporary issues.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
LL42
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Standard Higher: AAABB. Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21 Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (including 9 at Distinction) in a single essay-based subject. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 34 Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Advanced Higher: AB including an essay-based subject. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalRequirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. A levelA,A,B B,B,B Standard offer: AAB including an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: BBB including an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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