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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Social and Public Policy
University of York
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social and Public Policy course at University of York.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Social and Public Policy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
| Psychology | B |
| English Literature | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L400
Here's what University of York says about its Social and Public Policy course.
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.
Social progress depends on effectively designed social and public policies that aim to distribute resources to maximise human welfare and minimise social disadvantage. The study of Social and Public Policy addresses the best ways to achieve these outcomes, drawing on concepts and theories from all social science disciplines. As independent, critical thinkers, you will graduate equipped to tackle complex problems and produce creative solutions, applying sophisticated theoretical knowledge of the social and policy worlds and promoting collaborative approaches in their working lives. Our programme is outward-looking and incorporates strong links with the non-academic policy community, opportunities to engage with leading policy organisations and an international perspective to studying social issues. You will have a versatility of knowledge and skills that will enable them to pursue a wide range of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Source: University of York
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Business and Society
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social policy
• Public policy
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,900 per year |
| International | £26,900 per year |
University of York student reviews
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Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person
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Fun night life but not many shops to go around
1st year student
1 year ago
Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.
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1 year ago
Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of York
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of York students who took the Social and Public Policy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Social and Public Policy or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of York graduates who took Social and Public Policy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
68%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
69%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Business and public service associate professionals
14%
Administrative occupations
13%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
9%
Protective service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Social and Public Policy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Social and Public Policy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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