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Bangor University

2 social-policy courses WALES
Subject ranking: 26th
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WUSCA ranking: 38th
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One of the things I love about my University is the accessibility of different resources and how you can get everything you need within a 10 to 20-minute walk. While it does rain quite often, I also love the climate and the landscape especially in my accommodation, which overlooks a cute little golf course. One of the things I am not very fond of, personally is the fact that the weather can make me feel low and depressed easily which has been a common occurrence, but that too is not so much a University thing as it is personal and geographical. To be frank, I do not have much to complain, if at all, about my time here in Bangor University.

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Sociology and Social Policy - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • HPS-1001: Social Policy and the State
  • HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State
  • SXU-1003: Introduction to Sociology
  • SXU-1006: Social Divisions
  • SXY-1005: Introduction to Criminology
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Year 1
  • HAC-1001: The Welfare State
  • HPS-1001: Social Policy and the State
  • HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State
  • SCS-1004: Sociology and the Contemporary World
  • SCY-1002: Introduction to Criminal Justice
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University of Wolverhampton

2 social-policy courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 38th
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WUSCA ranking: 34th
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The university is amazing.I have attended and visited the university, as a new and foreigner student I was welcomed heartily.The faculty is so helpful.Also the campus is so beautiful and big that I felt really good and relaxed there.Their international ratings,acceptance rate,facilities everything is beyond amazing.I feel very grateful and lucky being a part of this extraordinary university.

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Sociology and Social Policy - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Classical Social Theory
  • Social Policy Now
  • The Sociological Imagination
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Social Issues
  • Preparing for Success at University
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Wolverhampton and its People
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Cardiff Metropolitan University

2 social-policy courses WALES
WUSCA ranking: 43th
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The campus is easily accessible by bus and also offers a car park, getting to campus is so easy and convenient and the area is a lot quieter as it’s not central, they offer an app where you can earn points when you buy from the food places in the uni the points turn into money which u can then spend, the thing I found the hardest was getting around I would’ve enjoyed a tour on my first day it would’ve made me feel less nervous but the people at reception are happy to help the support from my lectures especially my personal tutor has been amazing I couldn’t have picked a uni more convenient for me.

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Sociology and Social Policy
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University of Lincoln

2 social-policy courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 23rd
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WUSCA ranking: 19th
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Everything is just up to the mark. The staff is to cooperative and the labs and buildings are cutting edge and modern. You have excess to every academic and practical you need to study as a master student.

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Social Policy BA (Hons)
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Criminology and Social Policy BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Applying Research (Social Sciences)
  • Images of Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Key Social Science Concepts
  • Social Issues and Social Justice
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Ulster University

3 social-policy courses NORTHERN IRELAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 30th
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The atmosphere and location of my uni really reminds me of a professional setting you would see in a successful workplace. For me, it enhances my work ethic and allows me to to focus on my work in peace. The best aspect about my uni experience would be the library as it is a peaceful and mostly quiet place. Moreover, the aesthetic of the uni looks really modern too, which I really find appealing. There aren't many aspects Ulster University can improve upon. Although, the fact that it is located in the middle of the city can be a little disadvantageous for me due to traffic and it being a generally crowded area.

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Social Policy
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Year 1
  • Changing Images of Welfare
  • Contemporary Social Policy Issues
  • Introduction to Health and Social Care Policy
  • Policy Making and the Delivery of Welfare
  • Qualitative Research Methods
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Social Policy with Criminology
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Social Policy Issues
  • Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Crime and Deviance
  • Policy Making and the Delivery of Welfare
  • Qualitative Research Methods
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Goldsmiths, University of London

1 social-policy courses LONDON
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With the SMT once again announcing a detrimental restructure to the university, roughly around 300 teaching staff are being threatened with redundancies if they are viewed as not making a 'valuable' contribution to Goldsmiths. A vast majority of departments have been threatened with teaching and module cuts, including English, once again. It is ironic that they are saying they want to make back/ save around 20 million, yet they are looking to have an AI centre whilst neglecting the humanities departments that reside at the very heart of Goldsmiths. They do not have much care for practising free speech on campus as the SMT wanted to 'arrest' the group of us that had 1.) occupied a building on campus in protest against the way the university has conducted their weak response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine and 2.) those that actually took part in the protests that occurred on campus. How can you label your university as a 'creative powerhouse' and a 'melting pot' of ideas when you've conducted yourself in such a backward manner? The welfare team has little regard for you. I had applied for a hardship bursary, yet I was met with a foodbank voucher that could only be used on the week it was issued and for a place that was miles away from accom and only open for 4 hours on a Friday. Do not come to this uni if you are seeking a place that values academic integrity and the preservation of your course; alongside your welfare as a student. It's a shock that they can even call themselves an institution.

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Swansea University

14 social-policy courses WALES
Subject ranking: 12th
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Swansea is a really fine place to study. The campus is absolutely stunning, right by the sea, and it feels like you're constantly surrounded by nature. The lecturers are generally good, and I've liked my courses so far. However, the weather can be a bit grim sometimes! But overall, I've am having a fantastic time at Swansea.

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Social Policy
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Year 1
  • ASP101 - The Philosophy of Social Policy: An Introduction to Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies
  • ASP109 - Economics in Society
  • ASP110 - Environments of Social Policy
  • ASP111 - The History of Social Policy
  • PO-131A - Introduction to Politics
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Social Policy with a Foundation Year
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Year 1
  • ASP101 - The Philosophy of Social Policy: An Introduction to Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies
  • ASP109 - Economics in Society
  • ASP110 - Environments of Social Policy
  • ASP111 - The History of Social Policy
  • PO-131A - Introduction to Politics
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University of Glasgow

4 social-policy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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The student life is great, and the campus is lovely The humanities and arts do not get enough funding and it is difficult to see the university funding expensive new buildings for subjects like Business when most of our faculties are struggling and do not have the funds to adequately support their students and pay their staff. This needs to change

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Year 1
  • Foundations of Finance
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Principles of Management
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University of Sheffield

1 social-policy courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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I like how the professors seem to really care for their students, and how much students' voices in general are heard, considering how big the SU is! It is only a little stressful having classes for the same subject in multiple different buildings.

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Sociology with Social Policy - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Classical Sociological Theory
  • Doing Social Research
  • Exploring Classical Social Thought Seminars
  • Introducing Criminology
  • Introduction to Social Research
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Cardiff University

2 social-policy courses WALES
Subject ranking: 21st
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WUSCA ranking: 11th
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Cardiff University provides a safe space for students, cultivates an environment where young minds can expand their culture. In true welsh fashion, the school is a great place to meet like-minded individuals who love studying. The endless amounts of parks around campus are an amazing place to wind-down after a long day at uni. The staff is supportive, creating an environment where studying always comes first.

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Criminology and Social Policy
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Year 1
  • Becoming a Social Scientist
  • Foundations of Contemporary Criminology
  • Introduction to Social Science Research
  • Introduction to Social and Public Policy
  • Key Ideas in Social Science
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Sociology and Social Policy
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  • Becoming a Social Scientist
  • Introduction to Social Science Research
  • Introduction to Social and Public Policy
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Key Ideas in Social Science
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Studying social policy

Social policy degrees explore different problems in society and how they arise, as well as how governments react and the knock-on effect this has on citizens. You’ll learn how to critically analyse public policy, its impact and its fairness and critically analyse the response from the public and media. This course draws on sociology, law, politics, philosophy and economics, making it a well-rounded degree to study. You may want to progress to postgraduate study in one of these areas. Common career paths include civil service, journalist, policy adviser or HR officer.

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