BA Hons Social Policy and Human Resource Management

at University of Strathclyde

Modules
 

• Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
• Private Issues & Public Problems
• Managing People
• Scottish Social Policy since 1845
• Key Concepts in Social Welfare

• For entry to Strathclyde undergraduate programmes we'd look for 70-75% in all subjects taken at level XII and the same at level X. Marks should be particularly strong in the proposed area of study.
• IB: Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available.
• A Levels: Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available.

The cost of studying at University of Strathclyde largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £19,600 annually, to study in University of Strathclyde.

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
• children’s services
• education
• health & social welfare
• protective services

Recent HRM graduates have found employment in insurance, retail, manufacturing, recruitment consultancy and in the public sector. Some are employed in jobs such as HR trainee, HR assistant and recruitment consultant while others are employed in general administration and management.