BA (Hons) Psychology and Social Policy in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Why choose this course? You'll explore behavioral conditions—how we learn, remember, coordinate actions, and interact with others—along with factors behind individual differences like personality and intelligence. Admission to Years 2 and 3 is competitive due to course popularity and Honors entry requirements. Social Policy analyzes how societies allocate resources and design services to address individual and collective needs, covering key issues like poverty, inequality (economic, racial, age-based, and gender-based), social justice, healthcare, education, criminal justice, and housing. The program employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to better understand societal resource organization and progress measurement. You'll gain insights into Scotland's social and economic challenges while situating them within a global context, drawing from disciplines including history, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, psychology, and political science. Career Paths Psychology graduates often pursue further studies to become professional psychologists, working in clinical, educational, or occupational psychology, or in research. Other career options include teaching, HR management, social work, counseling, and various management roles across public and private sectors. Social Policy graduates commonly find employment in: local/national government policy development and research, regional/urban development, business administration, nonprofit sector, charity research and policy, children's services, education, health and social welfare, and protective services.