Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) ,With Year in Industry

Studying a Sociology and Social Policy degree will equip you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings, as well as the wider social, cultural, political and economic factors influencing our constantly changing society. You will explore how society promotes the well-being of its members, examining themes and values such as social justice, equality, fairness, and citizenship, alongside specific policy focal points such as health, education, housing, disability, crime, poverty, and the family. You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools and throughout the course, you will develop excellent communication and presentation skills, together with the ability to analyse and critically evaluate evidence and construct arguments around the complex societal issues that affect us all.

Typical A-level/Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales* Offer

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* We welcome applications from Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Advanced Diploma students. The requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific graduate for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Advanced Level Core Grade.

Typical Access to HE Offer

27 Distinctions, 15 Merits, 3 Passes

Typical BTEC Offer

DDM

International Baccalaureate

33-34 points

Irish Leaving Certificate

360-375 points

GCSE profiles need to include a minimum of five passes at Grade A*- C -9/4 including Welsh or English Language and Mathematics.

If you have qualifications that may be suitable for entry to Higher Education or alternative qualifications please email study@swansea.ac.uk

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