BSc Social Policy
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Our BSc Social Policy degree gives you the chance to get to the heart of the big issues that shape people's lives. It provides an exciting opportunity to critically analyse contemporary social issues related to:human well-beinginequalitydisadvantagecrime.You'll explore real-world challenges in a global context, drawing on social, political, public policy and economic theories.BSc Social Policy at Bristol addresses some of the key questions of our time:What should we do about inequality?Why does poverty persist?Who should pay for care for the elderly?What can be done about the climate crisis?How can citizens engage with policy?Our course is one of the longest-running social policy degrees in the country and consistently scores highly in university subject rankings. We're ranked second in the UK for 'Social work and social policy' research (THE analysis of REF 2021).Our graduates have gone on to achieve success in a wide range of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors. This course also provides a strong foundation for furthering your studies across the social sciences.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £25,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: AAB | A-level contextual offer: BBB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Cratchley History ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Think Big about Economics Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big about Policy Studies Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year