BSc Social Policy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Social Policy. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The four-year programme includes a six-week work placement and an optional international study year. A supervised dissertation allows independent research into a chosen social policy topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Introduction to Social Policy and Social Justice
- Making and Delivering Policy
- Contemporary Social Policy Issues
- Education: Policy and Practice
- Policies for Families and Children
- Introduction to Health and Social Care Policy
- Social Survey Methods
- Social Policy: Concepts and Theories
- Placement
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Policy Analysis: Skills, Tools and Techniques
- Poverty and Social Security
- Adult Social Care Policy
- Civil Society, NGOs and Social Movements
- Diploma in Professional Practice
- Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS)
- Dissertation
- International Social Policy
- Gender and Social Policy
- Migration, 'Race' and Ethnicity
- Contemporary Issues in Health Policy
- Ageing and Society
- Mental health and disability
- The Environment, Social Justice and Sustainable Social Policy
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Policy at Ulster University?
89% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BSc Social Policy at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Social Policy at Ulster University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.