Social Policy

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.