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Social Policy
Social Policy, or Public Policy is a study which looks at various areas of policy, usually within a governmental or political setting. It looks at everything from the welfare state to social services.
Social Policy as an academic subject is a study of theory rather than of current policies – that is more the realm of a politics degree. It draws on Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy.
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Social Policy
Campus | Institution Name | Country | Campus Style | Institution Size | Selectivity | Education Model |
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University of Bath | UK | One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements. | All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad. | |
University of Birmingham | UK, UAE | Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station. | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus. | |
University of Bristol | UK | Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation. | |
University of Glasgow | UK | Our ambitious £1-billion campus project brings an amazing learning hub- www.gla.ac.uk/explore/future | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted). Competitive entry subjects are more selective. | Major in 3 subjects in Year 1 in Arts, Sciences & Social Sciences giving exceptional honours choice. | |
Minerva University | USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan. | Safe, welcoming residences in dynamic urban environments | Small Institution <5000 | Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/ | Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format. | |
The University of Sheffield | UK | City Island Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) | Researched Focused Institution | |
University of Southampton | UK, Malaysia | City Campus, City Island Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | We are a research focused institution offering single subject degrees, joint honours, integrated degrees as well as Liberal Arts and Science. | ||
Trinity College Dublin | Ireland | Island Campus in a city | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Single or Joint honours focus (but with some flexibility in pathways, and opportunities to undertake electives in different disciplines). |
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Note Taking | |
Analytical | |
Data Manipulation | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Organisation | |
Teamwork | |
Leadership | |
Staying Positive (Resilience) |
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