BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy (Ethics and Justice) in York United Kingdom | University of York

Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Public Policy with a focus on Ethics and Justice prepares you to analyze and enhance how societies address social challenges and inequality, both locally and globally.

Advancing society requires well-crafted social and public policies that allocate resources to optimize human well-being while reducing social disparities. The Social and Public Policy curriculum examines optimal approaches to these goals, integrating ideas and frameworks from across the social sciences. Pairing this major with an Ethics and Justice minor allows you to examine fundamental questions in moral philosophy and political theory.

As analytical, independent thinkers, graduates will be prepared to address intricate challenges, develop innovative solutions, apply advanced theoretical understanding of societal structures and philosophical principles, and foster cooperative methods in professional settings. This program maintains strong connections with policymakers outside academia, offers engagement with prominent policy institutions, and adopts a global viewpoint on social concerns. You'll gain adaptable knowledge and competencies suitable for diverse career paths across government, business, and nonprofit organizations.