Sociology & Social Policy (with Foundation Year)
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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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 ...Read more

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.

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80/91
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66th
What students say
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26 Nov 25

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Lottie
07 Nov 25

I do like studying at Cardiff Met however I think some of the facilities could be updated. I like the atmosphere on..Read more

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Five GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language and Mathematics or Mathematics - Numeracy at grade C / grade 4 or above Grades / Points required

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£16,000 per year

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Cardiff Metropolitan University’s history spans over 150 years....

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