BSc(Hons) Social Policy

The Social Policy course at Ulster University is a full-time course that spans over three years. The course offers a great foundation for those interested in social rights, social justice and the well-being of societies. Students studying this course get the opportunity to engage in the study of the distribution of welfare and well-being and explore how social, economic and political processes impact on social problems.Course Content: This course offers a profound understanding of the social, economic and political processes that shape welfare and well-being in contemporary societies. Students will study about the different social, economic and political perspectives, the links between social policy and social problems and the evolution of social policy in historical context. Key Modules: Key modules of this course include Understanding Social Policy, Social Problems and Social Policy, Researching Social Policy, Comparative and International Social Policy, Policy Placement and Dissertation, amongst others.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the Joint University Council (JUC).Future Careers: Graduates can look forward to fulfilling careers in a wide variety of settings including social services, local and central government, think tanks, professional bodies, charities and other non-governmental organizations. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.