BA French & Social Policy
About this course
BA in Social Policy and French and Francophone Studies, combining the study of social welfare systems with French language and culture. Core topics include research methods, social and cultural analysis, and global and comparative perspective. A compulsory year abroad is required for progression to Honours. The final year includes a dissertation on a topic of the student's choosing.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB IB: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Year 1
- Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
- Private Issues & Public Problems
- Le Monde du Travail
- La France et L'Europe
- Immigration & Nationalité
- Les Femmes en Politique
- Les Régions
- L’Économie
- Scottish Social Policy since 1845
- Key Concepts in Social Welfare
- The Making of Social Policy
- L’Esclavage Moderne
- Les Nouvelles Façons de Consommer
- Le Système Éducatif
- L’Année à l’Étranger
- Research Methods in Social Policy
- Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
- Year abroad
- French
- Student Placement (French)
- Global Challenges
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA French & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA French & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA French & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does BA French & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA French & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.