BSc Social Policy
About this course
BSc in Social Policy, a social policy degree focusing on contemporary social issues and global challenges through social, political, public policy and economic theories. This is one of the longest-running social policy degrees in the country and is supported by high-ranking research in social work and social policy.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 88%: 35 offers from 40 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £49,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 35 offers from 40 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Social Policy at University of Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.