Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sociology and Social Policy

The BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy at Cardiff Met is a contemporary, practice-based programme that will equip students with the skills needed to address the core social challenges of today. Students 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 students will helped to develop and work towards their future career aspirations. Throughout the degree students will apply their learning in practice through volunteering opportunities and industry relevant work-based learning in year two. Plus, they 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.

Students will be taught by expert teaching staff who are research active and have specialisms in a wide range of sociological areas, including housing, welfare rights, sustainability, politics, law, gender and sexuality, social policy and more.

On completion, graduates will have a deep, broad based and highly practical understanding of social science concepts and practices, alongside a range of skills and experiences.