Sociology and Social Policy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology and Social Policy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Explore new and creative ways to tackle key social challenges. Learn theory and methods to understand, critically examine, and influence organisations.
This course will appeal if you want to combine an understanding of the social world from different perspectives with a rigorous analysis of policy responses to social problems. You will examine theory and techniques from sociology alongside the analytical focus of social policy.
You’ll explore areas such as health, welfare and poverty, race and discrimination, inequality and exclusion. By the end of the course, you’...
Explore new and creative ways to tackle key social challenges. Learn theory and methods to understand, critically examine, and influence organisations.
This course will appeal if you want to combine an understanding of the social world from different perspectives with a rigorous analysis of policy responses to social problems. You will examine theory and techniques from sociology alongside the analytical focus of social policy.
You’ll explore areas such as health, welfare and poverty, race and discrimination, inequality and exclusion. By the end of the course, you’ll have an understanding of how social institutions develop and operate and how they might be improved.
In Year 1, you'll be introduced to social theory, ideas about the state and social change, and the central traditions of social research. You’ll select an option in either criminology or international development.
In Year 2, you'll expand and deepen your understanding of contemporary social theory. You will explore the political processes that underpin policy-making practices and develop data analysis techniques. You’ll choose from a range of options in sociology, social policy, criminology and international development.
In your final year, you'll do your dissertation. This will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ll develop. You'll also choose from a range of optional units from across the social sciences. These will allow you to build upon the theoretical understanding you’ll gain during Years 1 and 2 and apply it to contemporary sociological issues.
The flexibility of this course will allow you to create a degree that’s tailored to your interests and potential future career.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-04
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A65-E50
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Typical offer: AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer: BBB or ABC in three A levels. Alternative offer: ABB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
T Level
D overall with grade A in the core component in the Legal Services T Level. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Legal Services and prefer applicants to be studying the Legal Services Assistant: Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Welfare specialism.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 33.0, offer-merit: 6.0
Typical offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB in two Advanced Highers. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Typical offer: 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and we prefer you to have taken optional units in Sociology and Public Health.
Search Undergraduate Courses at University of Bath
Find more courses from University of Bath with our undergraduate course search.
Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
undergraduate Universities
undergraduate Uni's
,-Bristol.jpg)
