Social Policy with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Social Policy and AdministrationMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

What human beings need and how societies meet those needs is at the heart of social policy. Our outstanding, nationally recognised degree in Social Policy will introduce you to the key theories and debates underpinning this intriguing and continually-evolving area.



The foundation year of this four-year course 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. 



The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Social Sciences.



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.



You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively in a range of formats.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

What human beings need and how societies meet those needs is at the heart of social policy. Our outstanding, nationally recognised degree in Social Policy will introduce you to the key theories and debates underpinning this intriguing and continually-evolving area.



The foundation year of this four-year course 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. 



The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Social Sciences.



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.



You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively in a range of formats.

Admission Requirements

32+
6+
79+
88+
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.
Applications
Students will apply to the university through UCAS and will be admitted through the university admission’s process.
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall.

27 Aug 2025
4 Years
Sep

Domestic
5,760 GBP
International
19,100 GBP

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