- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- Course duration, full-time mode, is three years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Social Policy
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
This course explores the causes of social problems and how societies strive to address and resolve them.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BCC · Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University |
|---|---|
| A levels | BC |
| BTEC | DDM · QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile; RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite) Award profile of DMM QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite) Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite) Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade B QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile of Merit plus A Level Grades BC RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite) Award profile of Merit plus A Level Grades BC Note: BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | 104 UCAS points · 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level |
| Access to HE Diploma | Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course |
| HNC / HND | Merit · total of 120 credits) with an overall Merit to include 30 level 5 credits at Distinction; total of 120 credits) with an overall Merit to inlcude 60 level 4 credits at Distinction Foundation Degree (Health & S |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. We also accept IELTS Academic Online.
Fees
International students: £17,490
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,490
Start dates
1 September 2026
Application deadline
Friday 7 August 2026
Campus
- Belfast, United Kingdom
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