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Bachelor of Sociology and Social Policy

Cardiff, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Two-semester International Year One that gives international students direct entry to the first year of a Swansea University degree in sociology and welfare issues in society.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain central concepts in Sociology and Social Policy
Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

Further study (BSc Sociology)
The page lists no specific roles

Curriculum

Integrated first year over two semesters on Singleton Park Campus: students take the first-year modules of the matching Swansea University degree (BSc (Hons) Sociology) plus the College modules Research and Study Skills (ILSC) 1 and an Academic Support Tutorial
Then move into year two.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer: A level BBB-BCC
International Baccalaureate 31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
Equivalent international qualifications accepted
Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
IB and international equivalents by country.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE Academic 69

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the Sociology and Social Policy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£36,075 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Cardiff
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences
Department	School of Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Sociology and Social Policy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.