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About BA (hons) Social And Public Policy in University of York

A BA in Social and Public Policy will enable you to understand the causes of social problems and how societies attempt to solve them, both nationally and internationally. You'll receive a thorough grounding in core social sciences, including sociology, social psychology, politics and economics and use what you learn to explore why making successful policies is so complex, why patterns of inequality persist and what more can be done to address social problems.

Social policy is concerned with promoting the welfare of citizens. Traditionally the subject focused on the ‘big five’ areas of: poverty, health, housing, education and unemployment, but has expanded in recent years to broader social issues and international contexts. Often social policy questions the ways in which services do or do not meet the needs of specific groups, such as children, people with disabilities, women, older people, or members of minority ethnic groups.

On our BA Social and Public Policy course you will receive a broad and balanced introduction to a range of social sciences and training in social research methods. This degree is suited to you if you are interested in the welfare state, the impact of globalisation, social inequalities, the complexities of making successful policies, and what more can be done to solve social problems at home and abroad.

This course replaces Social Policy (BA). 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Typical offers for Standard XII (awarded by a recognised Board of Higher Secondary Education) are based on an average score ranging between 75% to 85%.

• An average score of 85% is comparable to A*AA/AAA
• An average score of 80% is comparable to AAB/ABB
• An average score of 75% is comparable to BBB

• For CBSE and CISCE boards we will accept the overall average score from the best four subjects. For other State Boards, we will accept the overall score from the best five subjects. Good A level and International Baccalaureate grades are also accepted. Actual grades required will vary by course.

  Other post-school qualifications may also be considered for entry to York on a case by case basis.

English language requirements

• IELTS :6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL:87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component.

• PTE :61, with a minimum of 55 in each component.

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