BA (Hons) Social Policy and Economics

Course Overview This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection of social policy and economics to understand how societies allocate resources and design services to meet public needs. You will analyze contemporary social and economic challenges, gaining the analytical skills to address major questions about welfare, inequality, and public policy in a rapidly changing world. The program culminates in an independent research project, allowing you to investigate a topic of your choice in depth. Key Program Highlights Analyze pressing social and economic challenges facing Scotland, the UK, and beyond. Gain insight into how different societies organise resources to meet individual and social needs. Develop critical skills to address major contemporary questions on welfare and policy in a global, digital world. Undertake an extended Honours dissertation on a topic of your own choosing. Prepare for careers in government policy development, health and social welfare, legal services, and advocacy.