Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Social Policy & Spanish degree program. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social policy and the Spanish language.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that allows students to study social policy and Spanish in depth. The first year provides a broad introduction to both subjects, while the second and third years offer more specialized courses. The fourth year is spent abroad, either studying or working in a Spanish-speaking country.

Social Policy

The social policy component of the program covers a range of topics, including:

• Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
• Private Issues & Public Problems
• Scottish Social Policy since 1845
• Key Concepts in Social Welfare
• The Making of Social Policy
• Research Methods in Social Policy
• Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
• Global Challenges
• Dissertation

Spanish

The Spanish component of the program covers a range of topics, including:

• Spanish 1A and 1B
• Spanish 2A and 2B
• Spanish & Latin American Studies II
• Spanish 3A and 3B
• Elective classes, such as Visual Culture in Spain and Latin America Through Indigenous Eyes
• Key Theories and Debates of Translation Studies (Spanish)
• Student Placement

Assessment

Assessment methods for the program include:

• Written examinations
• Essays
• Oral presentations
• Group work
• Dissertations

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• Highers: AAAA (1st sitting) or AAAAB (2nd sitting)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes, including English
• HNC: Social Sciences A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees & Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £21,550
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

Careers

The program can lead to a range of career opportunities, including:

• Local & national government policy development and research
• Regional & urban development
• Business administration & management
• Third sector/charity research & policy development
• Children’s services
• Education
• Health & social welfare
• Protective services
• Journalism and broadcasting

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Social policy
• Spanish language and culture
• Comparative social policy
• Global challenges
• Translation studies

Conclusion

The BA Hons Social Policy & Spanish degree program at the University of Strathclyde provides students with a comprehensive understanding of social policy and the Spanish language. The program is designed to provide students with a range of skills and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of careers. The program is available to students from a range of backgrounds and offers a range of funding options.