Sociology, social policy and social sciences
Undergraduate courses starting in 2027
Social and policy sciences help us understand how we鈥檙e shaped by the institutions, cultural norms, and political and economic values around us.
Our courses aim to provide you with a new lens to see the world. You鈥檒l explore if and how the foundations of society could be organised differently, and develop your understanding of challenges faced by people living in different social contexts.
You鈥檒l learn about the complex social, political and economic factors behind global issues like climate change, public health, technological change, poverty and inequality.
Graduates often go on to work in government, third sector and business-related roles, as researchers, civil servants, international consultants, or journalists.
Courses
Social Policy BSc
Social Sciences BSc
Sociology and Social Policy BSc
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‘Social science makes you that inquisitive thinker and that challenger, which I think a lot of employers actually really look for.’