Overview
We list Social Policy MA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Social Policy combines theory with methods training you will use in your dissertation. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Trains you to analyse and design the systems that deliver welfare, housing, health and education. Local and central government are the main employers and both hire analysts continuously.
Roles graduates go into
- Policy officer or analyst
- Social researcher
- Commissioning and contracts officer
- Programme and delivery manager
- Welfare and housing adviser
- Evaluation specialist
Where they work
- Central and local government
- Housing associations and charities
- Research agencies and think tanks
- NHS and integrated care boards
- Consultancies
After the course
The civil service fast stream, or a research master's for analytical and evaluation posts.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000