BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies and Social Policy

Social Policy is about the study of welfare in its widest sense. It studies the variety of ways in which welfare can be provided, paid for and regulated, and compares the different approaches nation states take to the welfare of their citizens and others.This course course allows you to study Social Policy as part of a joint honours degree (50% social policy, 50% Childhood Studies and Youth).Social Policy may also be undertaken through the medium of Welsh in the course BA Cymdeithaseg a Pholisi Cymdeithasol.Why choose Bangor University for this course?We aim to provide a friendly and informal learning environment.The degree structure is flexible enough to offer a range of specialisms and a breadth of choice.The introductory year’s work is designed to build your confidence, whatever your background.We use a variety of learning approaches and, as well as the development of personal skills, we emphasise the development of practical skills in observation, interpretation, information processing and presentation, all of which will be valued by employers.