BA (Hons) Social Policy
Course Overview
This Social Policy degree examines how societies identify and respond to social problems, analyzing the development, implementation, and real-world impact of government policies. Students learn to critically evaluate issues of welfare, inequality, and poverty, tackling contemporary and often controversial topics that shape public debate. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws from sociology, politics, economics, and law, providing a comprehensive toolkit for understanding the complex relationship between the state and its citizens.
Key Program Highlights
- Critically analyze the efficacy and fairness of government policies and social programs
- Examine pressing issues like poverty, inequality, and welfare from multiple perspectives
- Gain an interdisciplinary foundation drawing from sociology, politics, economics, and law
- Tackle controversial and current social issues that are actively featured in the news
- Learn from academic staff who are actively engaged in and contribute to national policy debates
Course Overview
This Social Policy degree examines how societies identify and respond to social problems, analyzing the development, implementation, and real-world impact of government policies. Students learn to critically evaluate issues of welfare, inequality, and poverty, tackling contemporary and often controversial topics that shape public debate. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws from sociology, politics, economics, and law, providing a comprehensive toolkit for understanding the complex relationship between the state and its citizens.
Key Program Highlights
- Critically analyze the efficacy and fairness of government policies and social programs
- Examine pressing issues like poverty, inequality, and welfare from multiple perspectives
- Gain an interdisciplinary foundation drawing from sociology, politics, economics, and law
- Tackle controversial and current social issues that are actively featured in the news
- Learn from academic staff who are actively engaged in and contribute to national policy debates
