Higher Education Advisors’ DayApplying for Social Policy at the University of Bristol
Dr Simon Pemberton
Outline
• What is Social Policy?
• Why Study Social Policy at Bristol?
• Qualifications
• Personal Statement
• Admissions Criteria
What is Social Policy?
• The discipline: ‘is based upon a distinct empirical focus – support for the well-being of citizens provided through social action…’
• A multi disciplinary subject: law, sociology, politics, economics, geography
• The process: ‘refers to the social actions taken by policy-makers in the real world.’
What is Social Policy?
A Social Policy Degree covers topics, such as…
• Poverty and social exclusion• Health care reforms• Education policies• Crime and criminal justice• Housing and homelessness• Urban problems and regeneration• Changing populations and patterns of family life
Why Bristol?
• We offer high quality teaching which is related to our research interests; most lecturers will be leading researchers in their field
• Social Policy at the University of Bristol was ranked 1st in The Guardian's and 2nd in The Independent’s University League Tables
Qualifications
Typical offer• Single Honours Social Policy ABC/BBB • Joint Honours Social Policy & Sociology
ABC/BBB• Joint Honours Social Policy & Politics AAB/ABB • Access Qualifications: 45 points at level 3.
Should contain maths and english (GCSE equivalent)
Admissions Criteria
• Academic performance including ‘A’ Level performance or prediction, normally based on 3 ‘A’ Levels (or equivalent). Specific ‘A’ levels not required – General Studies not accepted.
• GCSE (or equivalent)
• Personal statement
• Reference
• Exceptional circumstances
Personal Statement• Why you have chosen to study Social
Policy?
• Topics, ideas and concepts which interest you about your chosen subject. Include details of what you have read about the subject.
• Particular interests you have in your current studies.
• Any job, work experience, placement or voluntary work you have done, particularly if it is relevant to your subject.
• Positions of authority or use of communication skills in any activity.
• Details of skills you have gained through activities. E.g., sports, hobbies, Young Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh's Award etc.
• Your future plans.
• If you are planning to take a year out, explain why and what you plan to do.
• EVIDENCE!
More info…..
Studying Social Policy at the University of Bristolhttp://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/studying/default.shtml
Studying Social Policy at Universityhttp://www.swap.ac.uk/
Any questions….e [email protected]
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