BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course provides a comprehensive exploration of Politics and Social Policy, examining how governments pursue social justice and address pressing global and domestic challenges. Students will develop critical analytical skills to evaluate contemporary social problems and the political institutions designed to solve them, all within a comparative international framework.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines key debates on social justice, poverty, health inequalities, and educational underachievement
- Analyzes political institutions, processes, and theories to understand power and policy-making
- Develops digital literacy and research skills to gather evidence and apply theories to real-world issues
- Incorporates global comparative perspectives to understand society and politics in an international context
- Fosters an enterprising mindset by encouraging students to share knowledge and develop innovative ideas
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course provides a comprehensive exploration of Politics and Social Policy, examining how governments pursue social justice and address pressing global and domestic challenges. Students will develop critical analytical skills to evaluate contemporary social problems and the political institutions designed to solve them, all within a comparative international framework.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines key debates on social justice, poverty, health inequalities, and educational underachievement
- Analyzes political institutions, processes, and theories to understand power and policy-making
- Develops digital literacy and research skills to gather evidence and apply theories to real-world issues
- Incorporates global comparative perspectives to understand society and politics in an international context
- Fosters an enterprising mindset by encouraging students to share knowledge and develop innovative ideas
