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Social Policy
Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice. Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a…
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Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice. Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a broad range of social issues and divisions. Why study this course at the University of — ? The 21st Century has seen rapid social changes in social policy and welfare. Our Social Policy MA equips students with the tools to understand these changes and challenges they bring to society. - Tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans - Engage critically with cutting-edge, research-led modules on social policy and welfare Career opportunities Social policy is an applied social science that equips you with social research skills, substantive knowledge of social issues, and policy analysis techniques. The MA Social Policy programme is ideal for professionals in health, housing, and social services, or those pursuing careers in these fields. It also suits students with relevant undergraduate degrees in social science or humanities, now looking to study social policy at the postgraduate level.
Getting in
As the university states it
For entry onto this programme you will normally have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject. Applicants are required to offer a relevant degree subject, and we will consider the following subjects: social policy, sociology, criminology, cultural studies, politics, international relations, generic social science degrees, a business-related subject, human/social geography, media studies, art history, history and philosophy. Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if you have extensive related work experience. International applicants will be required to hold an IELTs 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band or equivalent qualification.
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