MA Social Policy
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Our online MA in Social Policy will help you understand and analyse some of the most pressing issues faced by the world today.
You’ll explore how cultural, demographic, economic, governmental, and technological changes shape social policy across the globe, and develop the skills needed to carry out social research informed by debates on methodology, epistemology, ethics, and politics.
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Delivery: online, part-time
Duration: two years
Start dates: January, May and September
Next welcome week: 11 September 2023
Next course start date: 18 September 2023
Fees: £8,300 (flexible payment plans available)
Application deadline: 9 September 2023. Apply as soon as possible to secure your place.
Experienced team
Benefit from the insight of our experienced academics through regular discussion, feedback, assessments and live webinars (recorded so they can be watched back at any time).
Professional growth
Receive tailored support and resources to sharpen your independent learning, giving you the skills to further your own development long after graduation.
Thrive in the field
Explore contemporary issues with modules that will provide you with a framework of knowledge and the analytical skills needed to thrive in this field.
During this introductory module, you’ll be introduced to several concepts, techniques, and theories employed in developing social policy systems and analysis. You’ll learn how to apply this knowledge to specific social policy issues, and will also dedicate time to researching the various dilemmas and challenges faced by the welfare state.
This module will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of the contexts within which studies and debates on poverty and social inequality have been conducted.
You’ll analyse major investigations into poverty and learn how to identify elements of continuity and change in the study of poverty and social inequality as social phenomena.
The aim of this module is to help you expand your knowledge of this field by exploring the dynamics of social policy developments from an international point of view.
You’ll be encouraged to critically evaluate current international social policy trends and issues by drawing upon case studies and a range of theoretical contributions to social policy analysis.
The studies you’ll take on will provide an overview of crucial issues and debates associated with the production and evaluation of research for practice in social care. You can look forward to extending your own knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research processes whilst developing your capacity to act as an independent and critical thinker.
With this final module, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an in-depth, critical exploration and analysis of an area you are interested in within this field.
Your dissertation can be based on the area of specialisation you hope to enter following graduation, or even a challenge that’s present or relevant to your current place of work.
Examples of previous dissertation topics for on-campus MA Social Policy students include:
Benefits of learning online with us
• No visas or moving costs
• Access course from anywhere in the world
• Spend approx. 20-25 hours studying each week
• All course materials are available on demand
• Revise on the days and times that suit you best
• Course modules broken down into weekly
segments
• Fit studies around work, family and social life
• Support with non-academic queries from a
student adviser team
Upon completing the course and earning your degree, you’ll have the expertise needed to establish a successful career in social welfare provision and public service.
The self-direction and time management skills you can expect to gain will also make you a strong candidate for a variety of roles, particularly at a managerial level.
Some of the positions you could explore include:
Your degree also opens you up to the prospect of pursuing a PhD; in many countries an MA is an essential requirement for study at doctoral level.
As mentioned in the module overview section above, your dissertation gives you with the opportunity – after obtaining ethical approval – to conduct an in-depth research project in your intellectual and professional specialist area of choice.
How can we take real steps towards meeting the global need for healthcare, housing, and education? The study of social policy is one answer that can get us closer to said goal.
For aspiring specialists, the sheer scope of the subject means that it holds relevance across public, private, and third sector organisations. This means that you can find work relating to social research, policy making, and welfare provision in a wide range of areas – both locally and internationally.
From sustainability to crime prevention to childcare, there’s plenty of potential for you to establish a career in a field you feel passionately about.
Of course, your MA in Social Policy will equip you with the tools needed to accomplish this. In addition to developing analytical and research skills, you can also look forward to nurturing lifetime learning abilities to continue evolving alongside your career.
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