Social Policy Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
International Social and Public Policy BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science 86% 0% 5% £9250 £24720 £26184 166 London On campus Full-time
International Social and Public Policy and Economics BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science 80% 5% 15% £9250 £24720 £27192 182 London On campus Full-time
Theatre and Social Change BA (Hons) Rose Bruford College 68% 15% 0% £9250 £21735 150 Sidcup On campus Full-time
International Social and Public Policy with Politics BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 5% 5% £9250 £24720 £26184 204 London On campus Full-time
Criminology (Social Policy) BSc (Hons) London South Bank University 81% 5% 5% £9250 - 91 London On campus Full-time
Politics (Social Policy) BA (Hons) London South Bank University 86% 5% 0% £9250 - 114 London On campus Full-time
Sociology (Social Policy) BSc (Hons) London South Bank University 75% 10% 15% £9250 - 114 London On campus Full-time
Education and Social Justice MSc Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5400 £9915 - London On campus Part-time
Media, Campaigning and Social Change PgDip University of Westminster - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Social Policy MPhil The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Economics and Social Policy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Media, Campaigning and Social Change MA University of Westminster - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Media, Campaigning and Social Change PgCert University of Westminster - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Economics and Social Policy BSc (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Social Policy

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Social Policy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Social Policy

  • Ability to look at society's problems and process them
  • Identify the processes that can help citizens
  • Research, interpret and evaluate data from social surveys
  • Ability to make connections between social policy and the real world
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Sensitivity to the values and interest of others
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to handle numerical data
  • Proficiency in the use of information technology

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Social Policy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Social Policy (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Social Policy at King's College London

30% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Social Policy, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.