BA Law & Social Policy
About this course
BA in Social Policy and Law, an undergraduate programme combining legal studies with social policy. Core topics include research methods, legal analysis, social and cultural analysis, and global and comparative perspective. The programme includes modules in constitutional law, Scottish social policy, employment law, and human rights law.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 32-30
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
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: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 96%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Constitutional Law
- Legal Processes & Systems
- Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
- Private Issues & Public Problems
- Public Law 2
- Domestic Relations
- Commercial Law
- Involuntary Obligations: Delict & Unjustified Enrichment
- Property Trusts & Succession
- EU Law
- Scottish Social Policy since 1845
- Key Concepts in Social Welfare
- The Making of Social Policy
- Law, Film & Popular Culture
- Legal Theory
- Housing Law
- International Private Law
- Competition Law
- Discrimination Law
- Ethics & Justice
- Internet Law
- Crime & Punishment
- Human Rights Law
- Employment Law
- Banking Law & Finance
- Intellectual Property Law
- Public International Law
- Local Government Law
- Research Methods in Social Policy
- Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
- Global Challenges
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Law & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £44,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Law & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Law & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Law & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does BA Law & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Law & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.