理学学士（荣誉）学位-社会政策与社会学

我们的带有社会学的社会政策学位课程侧重于当代重要的社会政策问题和现代社会面临的问题。主要的社会政策部分（学位的三分之二）将由次要的社会学部分（课程的三分之一）加强。社会学作为一门学科有着悠久而受人尊敬的历史，您将学习古典和当代社会学以及社会学理论家的一系列社会学理论和问题。阿尔斯特（Ulster）的社会学研究人员是活跃的研究人员，涉足与社会政策有关的各个领域，包括健康，历史询问，种族主义，社区发展和体育。在第一年学习了关于社会学概论和健康与疾病社会学的核心模块之后，您将学习社会学课程中的四个其他模块，包括
In an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world, questions around human need, welfare, inequality and wealth distribution are to the fore of public discourse and affect all our lives. These debates are at the heart of social policy. In studying this degree, students will explore how concerns such as new social risks and precarity are experienced by individuals and communities and addressed by policy. These significant challenges require students to critically engage with historical perspectives and contrasting conceptual approaches. Students will also be expected to develop their understanding of the complexities of policy making and governance at regional, national and international levels.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 may give exemption from some aspects of study for those seeking professional qualifications in housing and health service management, and is a popular route into the fast-track social work qualification.