Social Policy and Economics (Hons)

Overview

This Social Policy and Economics (Hons) programme at the University of Strathclyde will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

Social Policy examines the ways in which societies distribute resources and develop services to meet individual and social needs. Key social policy issues examined include poverty; economic, race, age and gender inequality; social justice health; education; criminal justice and housing.

It utilises a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve our understanding of how societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs and how they measure progress in these areas. 

Careers

The most common employment destinations for social policy graduates include:

• local & national government policy development and research

• regional & urban development

• business administration & management

• third sector/charity research & policy development

• children’s services

• education

• health & social welfare

• protective services

Economists can work across many different industries and often go on to specialise in individual areas, such as agriculture and manufacturing.

Our Economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry. Job titles include:

• economist

• auditor

• management accountant

• business analyst

• investment analyst

• risk consultant

• commercial manager