Overview

Students at Social Policy (Hons) from Ulster University will critically engage with historical perspectives and contrasting conceptual approaches. Students will also be expected to develop their understanding of the complexities of policy making and governance at regional, national and international levels.

Careers

Charity Officer

Housing Officer or Manager

Health Service Officer or Manager

Civil Service Administrator

Local Government Officer

Policy Officer

Social Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy

Policy Making and the Delivery of Welfare

Qualitative Research Methods

Social Policy: Analysis and Skills

Health and Social Care Policy

Changing Images of Welfare

Social Survey Methods

Social Policy: Concepts and Theories

Poverty and Social Security

Adult Social Care

Policy for Children and Families

Housing and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-08 00:00:00 , International

More details

You can apply via UCAS until 31 January

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Public Policy Social Policy View 148 other Bachelors in Social Policy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

The A Level requirement for this course is BCC

BTEC Extended Diploma QCF overall award profile DDM.

OR BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma overall award profile DMM.

Irish Leaving Certificate

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is grades BCCCC.

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is grades CDD

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level).

Pass Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 60%.

GCSE

English Language Requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

15840 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15840 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees:£4,710

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Policy (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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