Social Policy and Economics BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Social Policy and Economics BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Policy at University of Strathclyde 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 University of Strathclyde
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28000 | £25500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £33000 | £20500 - £32500 | £24500 - £44000 |
All Economics courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29397 | £29466 | £38415 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24499 - £34361 | £22980 - £38520 | £27548 - £51071 |
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Course Description
Social policy examines the ways in which societies distribute resources and develop services. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
Why Social Policy and Economics at Strathclyde?
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Social Policy (The Times Good University Guide 2021).
Learn about the social and economic challenges facing both Scotland and the UK.
Address some of the major questions of our time, such as how social policy should adapt to a changing global, digital, connected and information-rich world.
Gain insight into how different societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs.
Undertake an extended investigation into a topic of your own choosing for your Honours dissertation.
Your Career
Employment destinations for social policy graduates include local and national government policy development, regional and urban development, children’s services, health and social welfare, and protective services.
Recent graduate job roles include:
solicitor (Scotland) - this can be in a private practice, local or national government or in-house
advocate (Scotland)
company secretary
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 University of Strathclyde
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Social Policy courses of University of Strathclyde
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Policy and Economics BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
| 25% | Teaching Professionals |
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Policy
All Social Policy courses of University of Strathclyde
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Policy and Economics BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19600 | year 1 |
| International | £19600 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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 University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Business
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- #4
- #101
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- Public Administration
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #5
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
