Politics and Social Policy BSc 2021

This innovative degree explores the complex interplay between politics and social policy, equipping you with a deep understanding of how these fields shape and are shaped by each other. You'll learn about the political structures that govern society, as well as the policies that impact people's lives. With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this course will prepare you for a career in politics, government, or related fields.

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Our Politics and Social Policy program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the political and social forces that shape our world. You'll have the opportunity to explore a range of topics, including political theory, policy analysis, and public administration. Our faculty are experts in their fields and will provide you with mentorship and guidance throughout your studies.

Discover Why Aston University is the Perfect Choice for Your Politics and Social Policy Degree

Aston University is one of the top universities in the UK for Politics and International Relations. Our location in Birmingham provides access to a diverse range of political and social issues, allowing us to offer a unique learning experience. Our graduates go on to pursue successful careers in politics, government, and related fields, with many securing high-level positions in these areas.

On this course, youll have the opportunity to explore political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering North America, South Asia, China, Japan or the emerging global powers. You will not only study the traditional subjects of the discipline, such as security, political economy, or democratization but also have the chance to delve into ethics, sports, gender, protests or religion. On the social policy strand of the course, youll examine why governments take particular decisions in key policy areas and develop a detailed understanding of processes of policy making at global, national and local levels of government. We explore the social constraints we encounter in our everyday lives and how they are reinforced by class, race, religion and gender. To understand how these issues perpetuate existing inequalities and unequal life chances, we analyse what impact official politics has on such processes, how politics is intertwined with the profit-making aims pursued by big corporations and how their combined interests dominate our social imaginations. You will investigate the economic, social and political forces which influence government decision-making and develop a detailed understanding of policy-making processes at global, national and local levels of government. You will also explore in-depth, the outcomes and consequences of various government policies on the economy and society. Studying the nature of policy delivery and management by various organisations, such as local governments, schools and businesses, will prepare you for a range of career paths.

BBC (standard offer) BCC (with EPQ or Core Maths minimum grade B) CCC (contextual offer*)