Social Policy and Sociology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Policy and Sociology BA (Hons)
Understand society and shape its future with our Social Policy and Sociology BA. Explore key issues, challenge inequality, and create meaningful change.
Gain global insights and practical skills to tackle complex social challenges. With international experience upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to shape impactful policies and build a career that makes a difference worldwide.
Reasons to study this course:
• World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
• Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challeng...
Understand society and shape its future with our Social Policy and Sociology BA. Explore key issues, challenge inequality, and create meaningful change.<br/><br/>Gain global insights and practical skills to tackle complex social challenges. With international experience upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to shape impactful policies and build a career that makes a difference worldwide.<br/><br/>Reasons to study this course:<br/> • World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.<br/><br/> • Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.<br/><br/> • Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from social policy and sociology to tackle pressing societal challenges.<br/><br/> • Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.<br/><br/> • Most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024).<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LL43
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Diploma accepted when combined with an A-level (typical requirements Grade A in A Level + DD in BTEC) BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted when combined with 2 A-levels (typical requirements Grades AB in A Levels + D in BTEC)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
General Studies: Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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