About This Course
Social Policy entails the study of the social relations and systems that maintain and promote human wellbeing. It addresses the provision of shelter, the promotion of health and the avoidance of discrimination. Social Policy requires an understanding of the processes through which social policies are articulated within society and the theoretical and ideological environment within which these policies are formulated.
Among the many things of interest to Social Policy students are:
- Why provide welfare?
- How should health services be paid for?
- What should the balance be between rights and obligations?
- Are welfare systems becoming similar in Europe?
- What is to become of social housing?
MSocSci
Students may wish to extend their undergraduate studies beyond year 3 (BA) to year 4 (MSocSci). The programme aims to provide opportunities to expand knowledge of the discipline by engaging with contemporary research as well as by experiencing a group-based project.
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Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- We aim to provide a friendly and informal learning environment.
- The course structure is flexible enough to offer a range of specialisms and a breadth of choice.
- The course is taught by experts in the subject who aim to be innovative and to meet real needs.
- We use a variety of learning approaches, and as well as the development of personal skills we emphasise the development of practical skills in observation, interpretation, information processing and presentation, all of which will be valued by employers.
- There is the opportunity to spend a year abroad as part of the degree.
Course Content
You will attend lectures and group seminars. You will also complete library research, bibliographic searches, project work, and preparation for presentations. Some modules involve project and/or small group work. Visiting speakers give presentations at the School to provide perspective on the subject.
We use a variety of assessment methods including coursework, examinations and the dissertation/extended essay.
Careers
Social Policy graduates enter a wide range of occupations within the policy field including public housing, health service, local government administration and the voluntary sector.
What will you study on this course?
Chartered Institute of Housing
The Year 3 Issues in Housing module (SXP-3210) is validated by the Chartered Institute of Housing, giving students partial credit towards CIH Chartered membership. Students taking this module may apply for free student membership of the CIH.
Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Social Policy Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
EXPLORE MORE IN SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY
Sociology allows you to investigate social life and the way it shapes our behaviour, beliefs and identity. By studying Social Policy, you’ll be looking at social relations and systems that maintain and promote human wellbeing.