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University degree

Sociology and Social Policy

Black Mountain Activities Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

This forward-thinking degree will enable you to understand the complex issues of today through sociological investigation and create solutions to these through your understanding of social policy. Through engaging with sociological concepts, you will develop a critical understanding of the challenges facing our world. Through your learning about social policy, institutions, and meeting people’s needs you will be able to work out where and how change can happen.

In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★
Worth it overall
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — good transport links make it easy to v
Postgraduate · Part-time
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