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BA (Hons) Social Policy and Social Change

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research has its own employability team who work with businesses to maximize opportunities for our students. We also hold an Employability Month every February and run networking events throughout the year to help you develop your skills and contacts.

The school has excellent links with local outside agencies, such as the probation and youth justice services, the police and social services.

General Eligibility

Five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level

OR

Three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules currently include:

Social Policy and Social Control

Health, Care and Wellbeing

Sociology of Everyday Life

Fundamentals of Sociology

Critical Thinking

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Introduction to Criminology

Modern Culture

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include:

Welfare in Modern Britain

Social Research Methods

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom

Health, Illness and Medicine

Sociology of Mental Health

Gender, Work and Equality

Poverty, Inequality and Social Security

Learning by Giving - Philanthropy in Action

Caring for Vulnerable Adults: Understanding Social Care

Kent Student Volunteering

3 Year 3

Compulsory modules currently include:

A Future for the Welfare State? Social Change, Challenge and Crisis

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom

Forensic Psychology: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives

Analyzing Data in the Real World

You think you're better than me?' The Sociology of Status

Education in a Global World

Theories of Crime and Harm

Health, Illness and Medicine

Environmental Politics

Sociology of Mental Health

Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice

Youth and Crime

Criminal Justice in Modern Britain: Development, Issues and Politics

Race and Racism

Gender, Work and Equality

Poverty, Inequality and Social Security

Welfare in Modern Britain

'Selfies': Individualization and Society

Ethnicity and Identity in Multi-ethnic Societies

Crime, Media and Culture

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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