Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Social Policy and Politics in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol
University of Bristol
|
Bristol United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,900
(c. USD31,934.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program merges social policy's emphasis on welfare with political science's examination of governance - exploring who wields authority and for whose benefit. Political studies compel us to examine societal structures and the dynamics between communities and governing bodies. This leads to analyzing the unequal distribution of wellbeing in modern societies and identifying the social frameworks needed to improve quality of life.
Both academic departments foster close integration between scholarly research and instruction, creating an dynamic educational atmosphere where teaching evolves alongside new academic discoveries.
Within the Political Science curriculum, you'll analyze governmental systems, international relations, and the interplay between nations, communities, and citizens. Bristol's political studies are structured around three core areas: political philosophy, comparative government, and global affairs.
Your Social Policy coursework begins with foundational concepts and analytical skills in the first year, providing grounding in theoretical, historical, and cross-national perspectives. Advanced years offer specialized study through diverse elective courses addressing current social challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-level standard offer
AAB including an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
IELTS Academic (at a test centre or online)-6.5 with 6.5 in all skills
TOEFL iBT and TOEFL at Home-88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
AAB including an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject
Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art & Design (all pathways), Business Studies, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Geography, German, Government and Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Performance, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Care, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Welsh.
IELTS Academic (at a test centre or online)-6.5 with 6.5 in all skills
TOEFL iBT and TOEFL at Home-88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
Tuition
GBP
23,900