BA (Hons) History & Social Policy

The History and Social Policy course offered by the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland offers a unique and comprehensive delve into the historical underpinnings of public policy. This course is designed for students who are not only interested in understanding the past, but also want to apply their knowledge to shape the future, making an impact within our society. Course Content: The curriculum of this degree programme interweaves the study of history with the examination of social policy, empowering students to understand how the events of the past have shaped current and future public policy decisions. The first and second years consist of classes focused on the understanding of contemporary issues within a historical context, with additional compulsory and optional classes in psychology, social policy, and economics. The third and fourth years are further honed into specialized areas of study with classes on developing research skills, and understanding historical perspectives and their significance in the modern socially inclusive society.Key Modules: Some of the key module areas include 'Understanding Social Policy', 'Responding to Globalisation', 'Strathclyde 1914', 'The British Atlantic World', 'The Crusades', 'Twentieth-Century Britain', and 'The Sixties'.Future Careers: The course can extend opening into a range of potential occupations and sectors for its graduates including education, politics, media, heritage and tourism, and social and community roles. Students can also purse a career as social researchers, policy officers, and advisers in different private and public organisations.'For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.'