Sociology and Social Policy BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to tackle complex social issues? Do you want to gain the skills and insights needed to address the challenges facing the modern world and make a difference?The BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy at Cardiff Met is a contemporary, practice-based programme that will equip you with the skills you need to address the core social challenges of today. You will study three key themes that are woven throughout the degree which include Individuals, ...Read more

Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to tackle complex social issues? Do you want to gain the skills and insights needed to address the challenges facing the modern world and make a difference?The BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy at Cardiff Met is a contemporary, practice-based programme that will equip you with the skills you need to address the core social challenges of today. You will study three key themes that are woven throughout the degree which include Individuals, Society and Power; Identity Difference and Inequality; and Space, Place and Justice.At Cardiff Met, there is a strong focus on sustainability with authentic learning modules that respond to sustainability agendas including the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UK and Welsh Government Net Zero Agenda. The degree also encompasses the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015; a ground-breaking piece of legislation that works towards making positive change to current and future generations.Employability is another key area of the Sociology and Social Policy degree, and we will help you to develop and work towards your future career aspirations. Throughout the degree you will apply your learning in practice through volunteering opportunities and industry relevant work-based learning in year two. Plus, you will have the opportunity to develop a social enterprise in the third year in response to an issue or problem applicable to the social world.You will be taught by expert teaching staff who are research active and have specialisms in a wide range of sociological areas, including housing, welfare rights, sustainability, politics, law, gender and sexuality, social policy and more.On completion, you will have a deep, broad based and highly practical understanding of social science concepts and practices, alongside a range of skills and experiences to enable you to pursue a successful career in a variety of sectors, including local and national government, the third sector, policy organisations, research and academia.

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20/101
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62nd
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20 Feb 25

The atmosphere of the university is great and it feels like all staff and students are the same. The location is ideal and it is easy to get to the university. I feel cardiffmet..Read more

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07 Feb 25

One thing that makes Cardiff met a great place to study is the support that you receive from the university its self, the lectures and student support are always there to help you..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Grade combinations totalling 104 points considered with a minimum CCC

Grade combinations totalling 104 points considered with a minimum DD

104 points to include minimum CCC

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 104 points, grade combinations accepted

A minimum tariff of 24 points to include 12 from Higher Level subjects

104 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points

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Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,000 per year

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Students from International

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£16000 Per year

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