BSc(Hons) Social Policy with Sociology

The Social Policy with Sociology course offered at Ulster University is a comprehensive program that provides students with a thorough understanding of the key concepts, theoretical perspectives, contemporary debates, and policy issues in both fields. The course has a strong focus on social justice, equality, and human rights, and their impact on shaping society. Course Content: The course structure offers key insights into social change and social structures, contemporary social policy and the welfare state, and sociological perspectives and methods. Students are encouraged to engage critically with contemporary social issues and the public policies designed to address them.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Understanding Social Policy, The Volunteer and Befriending, Sociology of Health and Illness, Sociology in Practice, and Social Justice in Action. These key modules aim to deepen student understanding of social policy and sociology in practical contexts.Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, graduates have a wide range of career opportunities. They can pursue roles in social justice organisations, the voluntary and community sector, policy development and analysis, research positions, social work, and a range of roles within the public and private sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.