MA - Social Policy (by research)

University of Kent School of Social Sciences

Full time & Part time September MA, Research Only 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 19 January 2026 15 September 2025

Visit Institution website Register interest

About the course

Register your interest in graduate study at University of Kent

We offer research supervision across a broad range of social policy topics and themes. 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 welfare.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree in the social sciences, an interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of your proposed thesis topic. In the case of research in health services and personal social services, we will also consider candidates with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant experience in the health service.

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.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Kent

Here at the University of Kent, we understand your passion to progress. Whether gaining advanced skills or joining a global academic research community drives you, our networks and facilities will help you achieve your ambition. Build a global network of connections by joining our thriving, supportive, international community of staff and students studying in the UK and Europe.

Videos

All Available Videos:

Meet Our International Staff

Studying a Master's degree at the School of S...

We stand for ambition | University of Kent

Postgraduate study | Why choose Kent | Univer...

Search Suggestions

Based on your current searches we recommend the following search filters

Check out our other Masters Courses in Canterbury, United Kingdom

Check out our other Masters Courses in Education

Start a new search with our database of over 23,000 Masters Courses

Course Suggestions

Based on your current search criteria we thought you might be interested in these

MSc Social Policy (Research Methods)
University of Strathclyde

Social Science Research (Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work) - MA
University of Nottingham

Social Policy (Research Methods) MSc
University College London

Education Sociology Disability in Society Ethnic Studies Gender Studies Political Sociology Religion in Society Research Skills Social Theory Socio-Economics Canterbury United Kingdom On Campus

Last updated: 18 June 2025