Social Policy BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Social Policy BSc (Hons) and other courses in Social Policy at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Policy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Social Policy courses of Swansea University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Policy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £20500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24000 | £16000 - £23500 | £18500 - £28000 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of Swansea University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24750 | £21858 | £25736 |
25-75 percentile range | £21060 - £28402 | £17180 - £27818 | £19394 - £32862 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
The BA (Hons) Social Policy is a flexible degree programme you can tailor to your interests. Second years have the chance to take an employability module including a work placement.
Social Policy helps address today’s most pressing challenges by explaining how and why societies change, and how governments and other institutions respond. Our undergraduate programme keeps pace with the ways in which globalisation, social movements, the European Union and devolved administrations in the UK shape policies in Wales and beyond.
Studying Social Policy at Swansea University could enable you to influence how societies recognise and address people’s social needs. It would give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public services, criminal justice, voluntary organisations or personnel management.
Students also gain a range of key transferable skills, including analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, independent study and team working as well as written, presentation and other communication skills.
The course could also prepare you for further professional and vocational training in fields such as law, teaching, social work or postgraduate study or research.
• 3rd in the UK for Academic Support (NSS 2022)
- 5th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023)
- Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Top 10 in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2022)
- Top 15 in the UK for Overall Score (Times Good University Guide 2023)
85% of Swansea University Social Policy students are employed in graduate level jobs within six months of graduating.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Social Policy courses of Swansea University
Current jobs
All courses of Swansea University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Social Policy courses of Swansea University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Policy BSc (Hons) at Swansea University
16% | Media Professionals |
11% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
9% | Business and public service associate professionals |
9% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
6% | Media Professionals |
6% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
3% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
3% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Policy
All Social Policy courses of Swansea University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #183
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Swansea University
About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
List of 442 Bachelor and Master Courses from Swansea University - Course Catalogue
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Social Policy and Economics BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 86% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £19600 | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Social Policy and Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 112 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Health & Wellbeing and Social Policy (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 109 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
History and Social Policy BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 110 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Music Production and Social Policy BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 114 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Social Policy and Sport & Physical Education BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 85% | 0% | 13% | £9250 | £12500 | 123 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Social Policy (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 119 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
International Social and Public Policy BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £24720 | 166 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Social Policy and Sociology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 112 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
English Literature and Social Policy (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 116 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023