SOCIAL POLICY Social Policy is a well respected and longstanding yet dynamic discipline within the Social Sciences at Swansea University, with academic rigour and real world relevance. The fundamental matter of what human beings need and how societies meet those needs is at the heart of Social Policy. Our nationally recognised degrees explores how a society promotes the well-being of all its members. OUR SOCIAL POLICY DEGREES
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Social Policy, BSc (Hons)
Social Policy, BSc (Hons) with a Year Abroad Social Policy, BSc (Hons) with a Year in Industry Social Policy, BSc (Hons) with a Foundation Year
You will explore how society promotes and secures the well-being of its members and the relationship between individuals, communities and the state. You will examine themes and values such as social justice, equality, fairness, and citizenship, alongside specific policy areas which affect our day to day lives, such as health, education, housing, criminal justice, social security and poverty. The needs and experiences of diverse social groups are considered, including constructions of class, gender, disability, race and ethnicity, ageing and older people, children and families.
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Politics and Social Policy, BA (Hons)
Politics and Social Policy, BA (Hons) with a Year Abroad Politics and Social Policy, BA (Hons) with a Year in Industry
This degree combines political theory with Social Policy practice, to apply this to real-world scenarios. You will explore the relationship between politics and social policy and consider how political ideas shape contemporary welfare, and investigate how social conditions can enhance or undermine political ambitions. You can explore a range of career possibilities all whilst developing desirable transferable skills. You will also have the competitive option of undertaking an internship module with the National Assembly for Wales, working closely with Assembly Ministers.
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