4-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Social Policy (Including Study Abroad)

Program Description

Build a future by studying in the UK, with a pathway course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London. Situated in the world’s top academic city (QS Best Student Cities 2019), the College will prepare students for a university degree, and for a successful career.

Study at one of the most respected international colleges in London, and progress to one of 8 universities, including the University of Bristol.

The University of Bristol is a highly ranked Russell Group university with a fantastic reputation. Students will join a global community of students from more than 150 countries, and enjoy life in one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

Social policy provides an exciting opportunity to critically analyse contemporary social issues related to human wellbeing, inequality, disadvantage and crime. This course takes an international and comparative perspective in many units, ensuring social policy is considered in its global context.

Social Policy at Bristol is rated second in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2020.

The first year introduces key concepts and ideologies and familiarises students with theoretical, comparative and historical analyses. It also develops research skills as a social scientist. Year two develops conceptual frameworks further and deepens an understanding of research methods.

After the first year students can explore their interests in greater depth through a range of optional units focusing on contemporary political and social issues.

At the end of year two students will have the opportunity to study overseas at a partner institution. They will be able to take units related to social policy or units from the broader social sciences, arts and humanities. Previously, students have studied a unit in Swedish and Swedes in Sweden and Mandarin at City University Hong Kong. Visit Global Opportunities to find out more about where students can study abroad.