Overview

On the Social Policy programme at Bangor University we’ll explore some of the key issues, concepts, and debates of our time, such as poverty and inequality; welfare and social insecurity; economic crises and democracy; the role of the state; automation; work and leisure; and migration, global governance, and institutions. Policies and practices within and across societies will be compared.

Career

The welfare and health sectors form the primary field of employment for graduates. Other areas of the public service also attract social policy graduates. A PhD can lead to a career in teaching and research. Apart from this, a social science qualification opens up a multitude of job opportunities related to politics and the media, or for business and social enterprises.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Process and Meaning

Health Policies

Theorizing Society and Politics

Comparative and International Criminal Justice

Transnational Crime

Key Issues in Social Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted throughout the year, but it is advised that you apply by the end of June (September intake) or late October (for January intake).

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Normally a 2(ii) in Social Policy or a related academic discipline. Students with relevant professional experience will also be admitted. All applicants in this category will have to provide substantiated evidence in their application and may be interviewed before an offer is made.

If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English:

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

Pearson PTE: a score of 56 (with no element lower than 51)

Cambridge English Test – Advanced: 169 (with no element lower than 162)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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19000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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