BSc Social Policy and Sociology
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
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University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
BSc Social Policy and Sociology
Undergraduate · Social
About this programme
This joint honours degree explores different ways of developing an understanding of key issues within public and social life. It combines the focus of social policy on wellbeing with sociology's insight into how contemporary societies operate.In your sociology studies, you will explore and critically analyse social structures, institutions, values and practices, as well as the methodologies needed to analyse social relations and social processes. The programme provides a sound grounding in contemporary theoretical debates, their application to a number of substantive areas, and the philosophical and practical issues involved in undertaking empirical research.The study of social policy provides an exciting opportunity to critically analyse contemporary social issues related to human wellbeing, inequality, disadvantage and crime. You will explore real-world challenges in a global context, drawing on social, political, public policy and economic theories.Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond in their teaching to new research.Skills development is woven throughout your programme and you will graduate with valuable transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £25,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-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