BSc (Hons) Social Policy With a Year Abroad in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Our prestigious, nationally-accredited Social Policy program immerses you in the fundamental concepts and discussions shaping this fascinating and rapidly-changing field. You'll investigate how societies enhance citizen welfare, analyzing core principles like equity, social justice, fairness, and civic participation, while focusing on specific policy areas including healthcare, education, criminal justice, housing, poverty, disability rights, and family support. The program cultivates advanced research capabilities and analytical thinking while training you to articulate ideas powerfully across multiple formats. Elective courses allow customization based on your academic passions, professional aspirations, or graduate study intentions. Housed within the School of Social Sciences, you'll join a vibrant intellectual community with ample interdisciplinary networking opportunities.
During your second year, you can participate in a part-time professional placement to boost employability and interpersonal abilities. Past students have gained experience with nonprofit groups, affordable housing agencies, and charitable organizations at local and national levels.
A Social Policy qualification leads to diverse career paths and advanced study options. Alumni have pursued:
Graduate programs in Education, Gerontology and Social Research, Academic and private sector research positions, Policy-focused roles in nonprofit organizations, Local government and housing authority positions, Careers in healthcare policy and social services