BSc Social Policy and Politics (LL42)
2022 entry
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UCAS code | LL42 |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
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Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About BSc Social Policy and Politics
This course combines 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.
Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond in their teaching to new research.
In the politics part of your course, you will study the politics of countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. Politics at Bristol is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations.
In your social policy studies, the first year introduces key skills and concepts within social policy so that you can familiarise yourself with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. Years two and three allow you to explore your interests in greater depth through a range of optional units.
You will also have the opportunity to spend half a year studying abroad at a partner university. Visit Global Opportunities to find out more about where you can study abroad.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BSc Social Policy and Politics - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAB including an essay-based subject |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | BBB including an essay-based subject |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences, or Literary Studies. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
BTEC offer | DDD in a relevant subject |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AB including an essay-based subject, and Standard Higher: AAABB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 80% overall, with 8.0 in an essay-based subject |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile C Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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