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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LL42
Social Policy and Politics
University of BristolBristol, England
3 yearsDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Social Policy and Politics at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. ombine your study of social policy and its focus on wellbeing with politics and its consideration of power – who exercises it and for whom. Politics drives us to think about how society should be organised and how communities and states interact. This prompts consideration of how wellbeing is unevenly distributed in contemporary societies and the forms of social organisation necessary to enhance our lives. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Political Theory and Political Ideas
Foundations of Social Policy
Comparative Politics and Government
Welfare Systems and Social Protection
International Relations and Global Politics
Policy Analysis and Evaluation Methods
Inequality
Social Exclusion and Wellbeing
Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
UCAS Code:LL42
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB Standard offer: AAB including an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: BBB including an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. |
| International Baccalaureate | 31 - 34 points Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 Bristol
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £26,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £34,500 | £49,500 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 33% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH15-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
15%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
99%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
64%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
80%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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