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Full time & Part time January, September MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Award winner
Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33)

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society? UCLan's MA in Social Policy is the perfect postgraduate degree for professionals in social welfare, graduates in Social Policy or related disciplines, and even interested citizens. This modular course covers key topics such as poverty, social inequality, social theory, and the making of social policy. With a focus on critical thinking and analytical skills, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by modern welfare states. The programme offers flexible study options and a variety of assessment methods, including coursework and a dissertation. Join us and be part of the social change.

About the course

Our MA in Social Policy is a modular course focusing on some of the most important issues of a world that is characterised by profound cultural, demographic, economic, political and technological change. This course is ideal for anyone interested in the impact of social policy on people’s lives.

Social policy issues are now at the centre of political debate in Britain and much of the industrialised world. This intellectually challenging course focuses on the most important theoretical perspectives at the cutting-edge of the subject.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in Social Policy or a related discipline such as Economics, Health Studies, History, Politics or Sociology.

Consideration will also be given to applicants with a first degree of Honours Classification of 2:2 or above in other disciplines.

Candidates with a professional qualification in social care or a related area who do not have a first degree will be asked to demonstrate their suitability for postgraduate study on the basis of an essay of 2000 to 2500 words on a relevant topic.

A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application.


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