Overview

The Social Policy with a Foundation Year (Hons) from Swansea University will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Social Policy. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc.

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.

Career:

A Social Policy degree opens up a wide range of career and further study opportunities. Our graduates have gone on to:

Postgraduate study in Education, Social Research and Ageing Studies
Research posts in universities and private social research companies
Third Sector policy-based roles
Work in housing policy for local government and housing associations
Posts in the Health and Social Care sector

Programme Structure

Courses include

Environments of Social Policy
The History of Social Policy
Individuals and Society
Academic Development
Professional Development
Economics in Society
The Philosophy of Social Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Sociology 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

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally be required to demonstrate A levels at CCC or 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) although students applying for the programme through clearing may be accepted with CCD or 88 UCAS points.
Once students have been accepted onto this programme, they will automatically continue to level 4 of the programme, subject to successful completion of level 3 (the foundation year). The pass mark for level 3 is 40%.
Students who don’t wish to continue may apply to transfer to another undergraduate programme in Swansea University or to exit with a foundation certificate.

Tuition Fee

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International

16800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16800 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 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 with a Foundation Year (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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