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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: U100
Social Policy
University of BathBath, England
3 yearsDuration
£25,400Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Social Policy at University of Bath. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore social justice and welfare issues to understand the key questions and challenges society faces around rights, equality and distribution of resources. On this course, you’ll learn about the social and political foundations of policies that affect people’s lives. You’ll study the impact social policy has on identity, political organisations, social justice and human rights. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Poverty
Social inequality
Analysis of the policy process
UCAS Code:U100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Typical offer: AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer: BBB or ABC in three A levels. Alternative offer: ABB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points Typical offer: 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,400
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bath
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £36,500 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 40% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
90%Student voice
47%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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