University of Leeds

English and Social Policy BA

This course offers you the opportunity to explore a broad range of literature from poetry to novels, drama to non-fiction whilst also gaining an understanding of key issues in Social Policy, historically and in the present day.

By studying texts from across historical periods, cultures and societies, you will develop an understanding of how English literature has developed over time. You'll also gain advanced analytical and communication skills, exploring key themes across texts and considering the impact of context on discourse.

You'll explore the impact of housing, health, poverty, education and other key issues on governments and society, and gain an understanding of how social policy has evolved both in the UK and internationally, from the establishment of the welfare state in the 1940s through to contemporary debates in social democracy.