Three A levels, or two A levels plus two AS levels. Normally Mathematics at GCSE grade C or above. GNVQ plus one unrelated A level, IB, EB and Access courses are considered. Social policy is a multidisciplinary degree that combines elements from sociology, political science, social and economic history, economics, cultural studies and philosophy. This makes it ideal for students who enjoy a range of social science subjects.
Social policy is about the study of who gets what in society.
You will study social needs and social problems. In addition, you investigate how best to organise and structure such things as education, housing, health and welfare services to best meet people's needs. The study of social policy includes the study of political systems - locally, nationally and globally. One of the most distinctive features of social policy is that students are encouraged to explore and evaluate potential solutions to social problems. This means that social policy is at the forefront of social, political and economic change in society.