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BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy

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Stirling Campus, Stirling, United Kingdom
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Sociology and Social Policy course will help you understand the way society works, and the processes and outcomes of social welfare. Studying Sociology will help you to understand how society works. You’ll learn about the ways in which society shapes individuals and how individuals create society. And you’ll explore crucial questions about diversity, discrimination and inequality in the 21st century. Social Policy takes this to the next level, examining the ways in which states and societies try to address social problems. You’ll learn about how social policy is made and explore the debates around what works to address contemporary social issues. Taught by experts in their field, our course is informed by the latest developments in social research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Sociology and Social Policy course will help you understand the way society works, and the processes and outcomes of social welfare. Studying Sociology will help you to understand how society works. You’ll learn about the ways in which society shapes individuals and how individuals create society. And you’ll explore crucial questions about diversity, discrimination and inequality in the 21st century. Social Policy takes this to the next level, examining the ways in which states and societies try to address social problems. You’ll learn about how social policy is made and explore the debates around what works to address contemporary social issues. Taught by experts in their field, our course is informed by the latest developments in social research.

Admission Requirements

48 Months
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