Social Policy, BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

Bachelor's degree

In Singleton Park

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
Social Policy is about what human beings need, and how societies seek to meet those needs. All societies face those challenges – and how they meet them is of vital importance to all of our lives, and to a wide array of professional fields. Social Policy is a constantly evolving subject area, shaped by factors from globalisation, through national agendas and social movements, down to local priorities and individual circumstances.
The Social Policy degree explores how society promotes the well-being of its members by looking at general themes and values – social justice, equality, fairness and citizenship – alongside specific focal points of policy such as health, education, poverty, the family and crime. We look critically at the nature of human needs, at how best to meet them, and at whose responsibility that should be.
The degree provides an excellent basis for further professional and vocational training in settings and fields such as local government, policy development, law, teaching and social work, as well as for postgraduate study or research.
You will benefit from a carefully-structured programme of study including lectures, workshops, tutorials, surgeries and, guest lectures by professionals, practitioners and well-known academics. Our core staff have a strong, international profile in research, consulting on policy in Wales, the UK and beyond.
You will have the opportunity to complete a work placement on a day release basis. Recent employers have included voluntary organisations, social housing companies and national and local charities.
The University’s Academic Success Programme offers complementary study skills courses to help students maximise their potential.
JOINT HONOURS are available. Choose from:
BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy LL42
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Social Policy MLF4
BA History and Social Policy LV43

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Location

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Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

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About this course

Entry Requirements
A-Levels/Welsh Baccalaureate*: ABB – BBB. Desirable subjects include: English, History, Politics, Geography, Sociology, Law and Psychology
Access Diploma: 27D, 15M, 3P
BTEC: DDM
Irish leaving certificate: 360-375
International Baccalaureate: 32-33
*We welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students. Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Social Policy

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECertCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameASP100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Sociology of Social PolicyASP101Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10The Philosophy of Social Policy: An Introduction to Concepts, Ideas and IdeologiesASP106Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Politics of Social PolicyASP109Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Economics of Social PolicyASP110Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Environments of Social PolicyASP111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The History of Social PolicyPPS100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Academic and Professional Development

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameASP214Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Health PolicyASP220Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Social Security, Poverty and Social ExclusionASP251Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Housing Policy, Homes and HomelessnessASP256Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Education, Policy and SocietyASP257Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Disability Policy

Optional Modules

Social Policy Year 2

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students are required to select one module from the following two optional modules. Students should refer to the specific application guidance for SHH209.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceSHH209Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Enhancing Employability Through Work ExperienceSHH212Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Sociology of Health and Illness

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / HonoursCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameASP300Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40Dissertation in Social PolicyASP301Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Principles of Social PolicyASP305Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Advocacy, Rights and RepresentationASP315Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Social Policy in an Ageing WorldASP356Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Family and Children: Ethics and PolicySHH312Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care

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