Overview

The BA in Sociology and Social Policy with Foundation Year (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton aims to examine the relationship between government, society and citizens, and how those relationships impact on our lives.

Key facts

We will be asking questions about how the study of social theory and social policy can help us understand why we have increasing levels of social inequality and exclusion in our society, with persistent disparities in the life chances of people from ethnic minorities, lower socio-economic classes and those with disabilities or mental health problems.

Contemporary society faces a number of critical problems, such as climate change, growing social and economic inequalities and the influence of social media on mental health.

Exploring solutions to these problems – along with other concerns such as the future of the welfare state and growing food insecurity – are central to this joint programme.

Potential Career Paths

Teaching

Public Sector

Support Worker

Health and Social Care professional

Social Worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy Now

The Sociological Imagination

Advocacy in Action

Citizenship and Social Inequalities

Living with Poverty

Media, Culture and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Public Policy Social Policy View 98 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience.

You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15995 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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