Overview

Politics drives us to think about how society should be organised and how communities and states interact. This prompts consideration of how wellbeing is unevenly distributed in contemporary societies and the forms of social organisation necessary to enhance our lives.

In the politics modules, you will study the politics of countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. Politics at Bristol is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations.

In your social policy studies, the first year introduces key skills and concepts within social policy so that you can familiarise yourself with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. Your second and third years encourage you to explore your interests in greater depth through a wide range of optional units on contemporary issues.

Key facts

Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond to new research in their teaching.

Skills development is woven throughout the Social Policy and Politics course at University of Bristol and you will graduate with valuable transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Public Policy

Social Policy Past and Present

Analysing Politics

Theorising Politics

Development Studies

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science Social Policy View 77 other Bachelors in Social 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A-level standard offer: AAB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh.

BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject.

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Tuition Fees

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25500 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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