BSc Social Policy and Sociology
About this course
BSc in Social Policy and Sociology, a sociology and social policy degree centred on human wellbeing, social structures, and contemporary issues. The programme combines perspectives on social policy and sociological theory to examine inequality, disadvantage, and crime within public and social life. Students investigate how societies operate by analysing social relations, institutions, and values in a global context. The curriculum integrates contemporary theoretical debates with empirical research methods across both academic departments.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 29%: 25 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 and Sociology 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 £8,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Social Policy and Sociology at University of Bristol do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Policy and Sociology at University of Bristol?
93% 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 and Sociology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Social Policy and Sociology at University of Bristol?
29% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 25 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Social Policy and Sociology at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.