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## A Level Offer / Irish Leaving Certificate Offer

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers

A Level Offer | Irish Leaving Offer

AAA | 144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

AAB | 136 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

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Please note that for some courses, there are additional competency standards that need to be met. Full details will be included on the entry section of the course page.

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H2 | 30

H3 | 24

H4 | 18

H5 | 12

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O1 | 12

O2 | 10

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# Social Policy with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate Full-time UCAS Code: L4M9 2027/28

This course explores the causes of social problems and how societies strive to address and resolve them.

## If you're from the UK or Ireland

Apply via UCAS if you meet all of the following:

* You live in the UK or Ireland

* You are applying for full-time undergraduate study

* You are not applying as an international student

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## If you're an International Applicant

Use the international application route if you are from outside the UK or Ireland.

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UCAS Code

Qualification Type(s)

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Location

Start Date

September 2027

Study Mode

Full-time

Overview

Standard Entry Conditions

Careers and Opportunities

Student and Employer Stories

Fees and Funding

Sustainability

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## Overview

In an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world, questions around human need, welfare, poverty, inequality and distribution of resources are critical to social justice. These debates are at the heart of social policy and affect all our lives. We look at a wide range of policy issues, for example:

* Poverty

* Welfare

* Education

* Health

* Family and childhood

* Environmental justice

In studying this degree, you will explore significant challenges facing our society. To understand how to address these, you will critically engage with historical perspectives and different conceptual approaches. You will also develop an understanding of the complexities of policy making and governance at regional, national and international levels.

Our Social Policy graduates have high employment rates, pursuing careers in the public sector, working in local or central government, helping to formulate policy, or manage key services. Some build careers in the voluntary sector and in campaigning organisations with a focus on social issues; others pursue a career in social research methods, as a research assistant or research officer, working as part of a team.

Graduates are well equipped with the skills to work in other areas such as management and research consultancy. Some proceed to further study, pursuing a PhD or one of a range of MSc degrees including Social Policy, Criminology and Health Promotion. This degree is a popular route into the fast-track social work qualification.

The BSc Hons Social Policy with Criminology degree programme provides a special opportunity to engage with social policy and criminology issues in Northern Ireland, particularly in the light of UK devolution developments and their social, political and economic implications.

The major component of the course focuses on contemporary problems of poverty, inequality, discrimination, social welfare, service provision and social justice; and critically analyses social policy responses with a view to developing better mechanisms for addressing these problems.

Criminology, as the minor one-third of your degree, will introduce a range of ideas, theories and mainstream concepts of criminology and criminal justice, for example, crime and deviance, victims, sentencing, punishment, policing, terrorism, surveillance, and emergent ideas on state crime. These, coupled with knowledge of legal institutions and structures, will provide you with a wider understanding of criminology and criminal justice systems.

Students will study 6 modules each year: 4 modules at each level in Social Policy, the major subject; and 2 modules at each level in Criminology, the minor subject.

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## About this course

This course explores the way societies meet human needs and critically analyses how and why social policies are created and implemented in the UK and internationally. Social Policy analyses the different roles of national governments, civil society, the family and the market in providing services and support across the life course. The course also examines how key issues and problems of poverty, inequality and social need are impacted by the theories, politics, governance and delivery of welfare.

The course maintains a strong focus on employability and provides a robust combination of theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding, practical social research skills and a range of soft skills, necessary for employment in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

### Associate awards

Diploma in Professional Practice DPP

Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS

### Attendance

Course duration, full-time mode, is three years.

Students are required to study six 20-credit modules at level 4 (year 1), six at level 5 (year 2), and six at level 6 (year 3), totalling 180 credits at each level. Each module will normally involve two hours of lectures plus a one-hour seminar each week, for the 12-week teaching period. For each module, students are required to undertake a further 168 hours of directed independent learning, totalling 200 effort hours for each module. Attendance at lectures and seminars is compulsory.

### Start dates

* September 2027

### Teaching, Learning and Assessment

As a passionate team of internationally recognised researchers and educators, we are dedicated to the pursuit of evidence-based policy-making and committed to facilitating students’ personal, intellectual, and professional development.

All staff are members of the Social Policy Association and many are members of the Advanced Higher Education Authority. The course learning outcomes are in line with the QAA Social Policy Benchmark Statement (2019).

A variety of teaching and learning methods are used on the degree including lectures, seminars, supervised group-work sessions, directed reading, blended learning using Blackboard Learn, case study work, directed electronic information retrieval, independent learning, and a work-based-learning opportunity to impart knowledge and understanding of the subject.

In addition, a broad range of assessment methods are utilised to measure knowledge and understanding of the subject, including academic essays; report writing; policy analysis/policy brief-writing; directed seminar discussions, small-group project work; writing and delivering seminar papers; presentations; online tests; the dissertation, blogs and unseen examinations.

## Academic Delivery and Award Information

The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.

Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:

* the relevant generic national Qualification Descriptor

* the applicable Subject Benchmark Statement

* the requirements of any professional, regulatory, statutory and accrediting bodies.

Attendance and Independent Study

As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable. For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until close to the start date and may be subject to some change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns.

For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days and periods of attendance will be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.

Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10, 20, or 40 credit modules (more usually 20) and postgraduate courses typically 15 or 30 credit modules.

The normal study load expectation for an undergraduate full-time course of study in the standard academic year is 120 credit points. This amounts to around 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week, inclusive of attendance requirements for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork or other scheduled classes, private study, and assessment. Teaching and learning activities will be in-person and/or online depending on the nature of the course.

Part-time study load is the same as full-time pro-rata, with each credit point representing 10 hours of student effort.

Postgraduate Master’s courses typically comprise 180 credits, taken in three semesters when studied full-time. A Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) comprises 60 credits and can usually be completed on a part-time basis in one year. A 120-credit Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) can usually be completed on a part-time basis in two years.

Class contact times vary by course and type of module. Typically, for a module predominantly delivered through lectures you can expect at least 3 contact hours per week (lectures/seminars/tutorials). Laboratory classes often require a greater intensity of attendance in blocks. Some modules may combine lecture and laboratory. The precise model will depend on the course you apply for and may be subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons.

Prospective students will be consulted about any significant changes.

Assessment

No other health condition matches mental ill-health in the combined effect of prevalence and impact across individual, social, economic and mortality measures. This module aims to show how our knowledge and understanding of mental illness have changed over time, as well as indicate the problematic nature of the definition of mental illness. Students will also study the social patterning of mental health and illness and consider variations according to age, gender and social class.

Particular attention is paid to the role and influence of user groups in the development of policy and strategy.

#### The Environment, Social Justice and Sustainable Social Policy

This module is optional

This module equips students to analyse critical aspects of the causes of environmental and sustainability challenges. They will examine the extent to which environmental costs and burdens are experienced by different groups, including the most vulnerable. They will explore the response of social and public policy to the challenge of rethinking the design and delivery of social policy for sustainable social policies and

evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of social policy approaches incorporating environmental perspectives at local, national and international level, including the UN sustainable development goals.

### Optional Modules

Optional modules are reviewed on a Programme each year and we may change the options available to you, to reflect our staff expertise, changes in Programme requirements or to reflect feedback that we have received from other Students, employers or other interested parties.

If your Programme contains optional modules, you will be provided with a list of these in good time so that you can choose the options right for you each year. Sometimes, we may not be able to run a particular optional module because not enough Students sign up for it or because a member of staff is not available to teach a module.

Where this may be the case, we will let you know when you are provided with your option choices, and you will be able to choose an alternative if one of your selected modules does not run.

International applicants

UK and Republic of Ireland applicants

## Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements .

The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

### A Level Grades

### A Level Subject Requirements

Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

### Applied General Award Profile

### Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of DDM

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of DMM

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite)

Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade B

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of Merit plus A Level Grades BC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite)

Note: BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted.

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development is accepted

### Irish Leaving Certificate

104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)

### Irish Leaving Certificate - Additional Requirements

To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. .

### Access Course – NI/ROI

Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course)

### GCSE

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Essential Skills Level 2 Communication is accepted as equivalent to GCSE English Language.

### Additional Entry Requirements

HND (total of 120 credits) with an overall Merit to include 30 level 5 credits at Distinction.

HNC (total of 120 credits) with an overall Merit to inlcude 60 level 4 credits at Distinction

Foundation Degree (Health & Social Care) - Successful completion with an overall mark in level 5 modules of 45% for Year 2 entry

Foundation Degree - Successful completion with an overall mark in level 5 modules of 45% for Year 1 entry

Cert HE - A number of colleges offer a two-year part-time Certificate in Higher Education in Social & Behavioural Sciences. Candidates who successfully complete this Certificate are eligible to apply for admission directly onto the second year of any of our full-time Sociology degree

### Exemptions and Transferability Further

If you reach the required standard in a relevant Diploma course in Further Education, you may apply to enter the second year of the programme. Those who have reached an approved standard in a relevant Dip HE or Foundation or Associate Bachelors degree programme may be permitted to enter the final year. We also welcome students through the APEL route and grant exemptions accordingly.

## International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.

View international entry requirements

### A Level Equivalent

Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.

Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.

Check the specific entry requirements for your country here:

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In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:

### English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test .

### Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check

Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.

If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.

If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.

If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch

internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

## Careers and Opportunities

### Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

* Civil Service

* Voluntary Organisations

* Youth Work Organisations

* Probation Board NI

* Charity Sector

With this degree you could become:

* Civil Servant

* Police Officer

* Research Officer

* Policy Worker

* Youth Support Worker

* Prison Officer

* Charity Worker

Our Social Policy courses will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of contemporary social policy, a training in social research methods, the ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems, and an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of social problems and society. The degree equips graduates for employment in a range of careers in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

You will gain the skills and ability to carry out independent research, to assess the merits of competing theories and explanations, to work as part of a team, and to effectively engage in policy debate with sensitivity to the views of others – all transferable and 'soft' skills that are highly attractive to employers.

Social Policy graduates have high employment rates, pursuing careers in the public sector, working in local or central government helping to formulate policy or manage key services. Some build careers in the voluntary sector and in campaigning organisations with a focus on social issues, and are also equipped with the skills to work in other areas such as management or research consultancy.

Our graduates also proceed to post-graduate studies at PhD level or to a range of Masters degrees including Social Policy, Criminology and Health Promotion. Social Policy is a very relevant qualification for admission to postgraduate fast-track Social Work training, and may give exemption from some aspects of study for those seeking professional qualifications in housing and health service management.

### Work placement / study abroad

Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP): Students may also take a one year paid and accredited internship/placement in an approved organisation.

Study Abroad Opportunities: Full-time Social Policy (and modular) students may also apply for a scholarship to study at a university in the USA for their third academic year, attaining a Diploma in International Academic Studies, before completing their final year back at Ulster. Committed to producing global citizens, we actively encourage you to internationalise your degree.

These exciting study opportunities broaden your horizons and cultural understanding, enhance your personal development and give you a competitive edge by boosting your employment prospects.

## Fees and Funding

### 2027/28 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.

See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.

### Scholarships, awards and prizes

We actively encourage our students to compete for a number of prizes and awards. The annual 'Dean's List'recognises excellence in years 1 and 2 for students attaining a year average of 70% or above. The 'Extern Annual Award'for Best Placement is awarded at a special pre-graduation ceremony on Graduation Day, as is The 'George Mitchell Memorial Award' for the best final year Dissertation.

Many students work closely with the Northern Ireland Science Shop in producing their Dissertation, duly rewarded by certification and a ceremony, including an Annual Science Shop Awardfor the best projects across the University.

### Find the right scholarship for you

See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.

View available scholarships.

### Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for examination resits and library fines. Where a graduation ceremony is part of your course, please be aware that additional fees will apply.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.

## Sustainability

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our work in this area is already being recognised globally.  Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5^{th} Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17:  Partnership for the Goals.

Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.

* Sustainability at Ulster University

## Contact

### For more information visit

* Visit Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

* Visit School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences

## Student and Employer Stories

Cohen, BSc Social Policy student said:

“I chose Social Policy at Ulster University because it focuses on the real issues and challenges people face in everyday life.

Studying Social Policy has given me more confidence, helped me get real world experience through a placement with the NI Civil Service, and encouraged me to see the world from other people’s perspectives.

Through this degree I have been able to debate and engage with important topics like social justice, inequality and human rights. In today’s world, that feels more important than ever.”

Student Case Study - Part-time BSc Hons Social Policy

Joanne Hullock

BSc Hons Social Policy

Jordanstown

Full-time/Part-time

Part Time

Background

Grosvenor Grammar School was where I gained my GCSE and A-Level qualifications, and my first employer was the Northern Ireland Civil Service in 2002, working in Knockbreda Jobs and Benefits Office. I gained promotion and moved to several different posts within the NICS before resigning and moving to Bournemouth in 2006 to train as an Air Traffic Controller. Several months into the training I felt this was not the career path for me.

I moved to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, met my husband, and worked as an Office Manager for England Athletics, North East branch, mainly responsible for Coach Education. When the North East branch of England Athletics closed, I was made redundant and returned with my husband to Northern Ireland, securing employment with Sport Northern Ireland, where I still work today.

I commenced my part-time Social Policy degree just 3 years ago and, during this time, have managed to start a family (two daughters aged 7 months and 2 years), and to continue working full-time.

Case Study Questions

Why did you choose Ulster?

Having studied previously at QUB, I contacted both Queens and Ulster to enquire about the completion of a previously commenced degree. The encouraging response and helpfulness I received from Ulster and the support I received with my application was overwhelming and instantly attracted me to the university.

How do you think studying at Ulster has prepared you for your future career?

The outstanding support, encouragement and knowledge I have gained while studying the part-time Social Policy degree at Ulster has given me the confidence to re-examine my future career and I certainly intend to put my degree and experience gained to good use in my future endeavours.

Describe the support you have received at Ulster.

The support I have received at Ulster has been overwhelming. I have never encountered the level of dedication, encouragement and genuine friendship from any educational institution or workplace that I have received from the lecturers and staff at Ulster. I have also made many good friends in my Social Policy course; I always find fellow students helpful, friendly and welcoming.

What university facilities or resources do you find most useful and why?

As a part-time student, I find the Student Portal indispensable. It is my lifeline to keeping up-to-date with my course when off campus. The online library facility is a goldmine for accessing a wide range of journals and online literature relevant to my studies. I also make good use of the private study rooms and library.

Why would you recommend Ulster?

The friendly atmosphere, extremely supportive and encouraging culture of the university and all the teaching staff, make this the number one university in Northern Ireland. Having had experience of studying at another university within Northern Ireland, I can genuinely recommend Ulster as a leader in supportive education: a university that genuinely cares for the welfare and education of its students.

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