The BA Social Policy and Economics at The University of StrathclydeÊgives you the opportunity to learn more about the social and economic challenges facing Scottish society and enables you to place these in a broader international and comparative perspective.
It also addresses some of the major questions of our time, such as how should social policy adapt to a changing global, digital, connected and information-rich world? How can we adapt social policies to the needs of a more diverse society? And how should resources be distributed, not only between generations, but also within them?
Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.
Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy Ð consumers, producers and the government Ð and how they all fit together.
Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. YouÕll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.
Careers
The most common employment destinations for social policy graduates include:
- local & national government policy development and research
- regional & urban development
- business administration & management
- third sector/charity research & policy development
- childrenÕs services
- education
- health & social welfare
- protective services
