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The ranking of the best universities in Britain for studying social policy was compiled by the prestigious agency QS University Rankings, which is developed taking into account quantitative and qualitative indicators.
You can study social policy in Britain on undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Some universities offer short-term courses for professionals who want to improve their qualifications. The duration of bachelor's courses is 3 years, the cost of training is about 18 thousand pounds.
As part of the training, students adopt the experience of industry experts and learn the latest theories in the field of social policy. In the first year, students study a wide range of disciplines and receive a fundamental education. In the 2nd year, they already have more choice in the study of priority areas.
Popular specializations:
- globalization, human rights
- future of the state
- migration
- equality
- justice.
Students will have a diversified education: lectures, seminars, master classes and participation in the student community.
Best social policy universities in Britain 2026 | Complete University Guide
| Rank | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London |
| 2 | University of Birmingham |
| 3 | University of Bristol |
| 4 | King's College London, University of London |
| 5 | University of Glasgow |
| 6 | UCL (University College London) |
| 7 | University of Strathclyde |
| 8 | University of York |
| 9 | The University of Edinburgh |
| 10 | University of Bath |
| 11 | University of Nottingham |
| 12 | Queen's University Belfast |
| 13 | University of Leeds |
| 14 | University of Sheffield |
| 15 | University of Plymouth |
| 16 | Cardiff University |
| 17 | Bangor University |
| 18 | University of Lancashire |
| 19 | University of Lincoln |
| 20 | University of Stirling |
| 21 | Swansea University |
| 22 | Nottingham Trent University |
| 23 | Coventry University |
| 24 | University of Gloucestershire |
| 25 | University of Hertfordshire |
| 26 | University of Bedfordshire |
| 27 | Anglia Ruskin University |
| 28 | University of Salford |
| 29 | De Montfort University |
| 30 | University of South Wales |
| 31 | University of Northampton |
| 32 | University of Wolverhampton |
| 33 | Edge Hill University |
| 34 | University of the West of Scotland |
| 35 | Ulster University |
