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

This course explores how societies allocate resources and design services to address both individual and societal requirements. Core topics in Social Policy encompass poverty, various forms of inequality (economic, racial, age-based, and gender-related), social justice, healthcare, education, the criminal justice system, and housing. The field employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches to better understand resource allocation for societal needs and how progress is evaluated in these domains.This program enables students to delve into the socioeconomic challenges specific to Scotland while maintaining a global context. It incorporates insights from diverse academic disciplines including history, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, psychology, social anthropology, and political science.In today's post-economic crisis world, economics has gained unprecedented significance. Choices regarding finance, banking, interest rates, taxation, and public expenditure have far-reaching impacts that touch everyone globally.This degree equips students with the skills to translate complex data into accessible information for various audiences, while also cultivating strong capabilities in mathematics, statistics, and analytical problem-solving.Career PathsSocial policy graduates commonly pursue careers in:policy development and research within local and national governmentsregional and urban planningbusiness administration and managementnon-profit sectorcharity research and policy developmentyouth serviceseducational institutionshealthcare and social supportpublic safety servicesEconomics professionals operate across numerous sectors, frequently specializing in specific fields like agriculture or manufacturing.Our economics alumni secure positions in accounting and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government, and various industries. Potential job titles include:economic analystfinancial auditoraccounting managerbusiness evaluatorinvestment specialistrisk advisorcommercial operations manager