Politics and Social Policy with Year Abroad (Hons)

Overview

Politics looks at how power is exercised, how political decisions are made, and who these decisions are made by. On this Politics and Social Policy with Year Abroad (Hons) degree programme at University of Birmingham , you will learn about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideals. You will explore different political arguments, rival theories and alternative explanations, whilst developing your skills in analytical and critical enquiry, debating and self-motivation.

Social Policy is an interdisciplinary degree, drawing on subjects such as sociology, politics, psychology, history, media studies, and philosophy; hence the degree is suitable for students currently studying a range of A level subjects. Social Policy joint honours degree programmes enable students to blend the interdisciplinary approach to Social Policy with the study of a complementary discipline.

Why study this course?

There are plenty of reasons to study Politics and Social Policy with a Year Abroad at Birmingham:

• You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement through our integrated Professional Development Module.
• Your experience of studying in a foreign country will help to increase confidence and give you a different academic perspective. We have exchange partners both across Europe and internationally.
• You will have the chance to take part in an International Model NATO Conference in Washington DC. This experience provides you with a unique opportunity to participate in a role-play exercise of decision-making at NATO, working with delegates from universities and institutions across the globe.
• We have an on-campus UN modelling event. This is open to all students in POLSIS and attracts students from all around the world.
• The university is the 3rd most targeted university of top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2023).