Social Policy BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

Social Policy entails the study of the social relations and systems that maintain and promote human wellbeing. It addresses the provision of shelter, the promotion of health and the avoidance of discrimination. Social Policy requires an understanding of the processes through which social policies are articulated within society and the theoretical and ideological environment within which these policies are formulated.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


Present a substantial piece of written work (10,000 words) based on their own research in this module, and on SXU2010 at level 2.


Social Policy graduates enter a wide range of occupations within the policy field including public housing, health service, local government administration and the voluntary sector.

BTEC HND with 3 merits and 2 distinctions
GNVQ (Advanced) overall Merit award
Scottish Highers BBBC

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Social Policy
  • School
  • Dissertation
  • Methods of Social Research
  • Politics of Welfare
  • Issues in Housing
  • Poverty & Social Exclusion
  • Policy Research & Evaluation

Course programme

Year 1 In your first year you will study a variety of modules designed to give you a basic grounding in different aspects of your chosen course of study. The number of modules you select from the following list will depend on your chosen degree scheme. Remaining modules to make up your 120 credits may be chosen from modules offered by the School and other departments. (Modules are 20 credits unless otherwise stated). Doing Social Research or Sgiliau Ymchwil* Introduction to Health & Welfare Issues or Materion Iechyd a Lles* Understanding Society or Cymdeithaseg a’r Byd Cyfoes* Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice or Cyflwyniad i Drosedd a Chyfiawnder* Social Science Perspectives Plus 20 from the School: Study Skills for the Social Sciences A module outside the School Year 2 At level 2 you will continue the study of core subjects related to your discipline, begin your dissertation study and select a limited number of options. Personal Social Services or Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Personol* Poverty & Social Exclusion Methods of Social Research Dissertation or Traethawd Hir* History of Social Policy The remaining credits to be taken elsewhere in the School. Year 3 You will complete your degree with a more detailed study of core areas, select optional areas and complete your dissertation. Dissertation Politics of Welfare Issues in Housing The remaining credits to be taken elsewhere in the School. MSocSci Social Policy (subject to validation) Year 4 Students may wish to extend their undergraduate studies beyond year 3 (BA) to year 4 (MSocSci). The programme aims to provide opportunities to expand knowledge of the discipline by engaging with contemporary research as well as by experiencing a group based project. The Research Process Key Issues in Social Policy Applied Social Research or Ymchwil Cymdeithasol Gymhwysol* Key Issues in International Social Work Policy Research & Evaluation

Social Policy BA (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.