MA - International Social Policy

University of Kent School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research

Full time & Part time September MA 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time

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Politics & Government Sociology Disability in Society Ethnic Studies Political Sociology Public Policy Religion in Society Social Theory Socio-Economics Canterbury United Kingdom On Campus

About the course

The study of welfare arrangements is a fundamental part of what we do. Welfare states, and other institutions seeking to meet human need, everywhere face enormous challenges from population ageing, changes in family life and work-patterns, migration and the economic crisis. In a globalised and interdependent world, these issues can only be understood from an international perspective which accounts for these common pressures and processes, but which also recognises and engages with the diversity of national traditions and institutions for delivering

Entry Requirements

A second class honours degree (2.2 or above) or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

For 2022, in response to the challenges caused by Covid-19 we will consider applicants either holding or projected a 2:2. This response is part of our flexible approach to admissions whereby we consider each student and their personal circumstances. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

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The other students on my programme came from many different countries. This helped make discussions much more exciting as we could share experiences and stories which really helped broaden my understanding of social policy around the world.