Overview

In an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world, questions around human need, welfare, inequality and wealth distribution are to the fore of public discourse and affect all our lives.

These debates are at the heart of social policy. In studying this Social Policy with Sociology (Hons) degree offered at Ulster University, students will explore how concerns such as new social risks and precarity are experienced by individuals and communities and addressed by policy.

These significant challenges require students to 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.

Career opportunities:

Charity Campaign Manager

Community Development Coordinator

Social Researcher

Policy Analyst

Equality Officer

Human Resource Manager

Advice Worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology of Health and Illness

Social Justice and the Welfare State in a Precarious World

Policy Making and the Delivery of Welfare

Qualitative Research Methods

Contemporary Social Policy Issues

Contemporary Ireland

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Social Policy View 548 other Bachelors in Sociology 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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: BCC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: award profile DMM

Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level). Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,535 per year (last year's fee)

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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