Program Overview
The Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation at University of Oxford is a MPhil programme in Social Sciences over 21 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,321 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- You will then select one of two available pathways, the evidence-based social intervention pathway or the policy evaluation pathway.
- The evidence-based social intervention pathway covers theories underlying intervention (eg cognitive behavioural, ecological), ethical issues, major applications of evidence-based approaches, challenges in applying and disseminating research into practice and policy, and methods to evaluate social interventions.
- A specialist systematic reviewing course is also on offer, which will help you to develop your own review, as part of your degree.
- The policy evaluation pathway will introduce you to social policy analysis and to different research methods for evaluating policies.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any discipline.\xc2\xa0There is no requirement on subject area and students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds are considered.
- However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent,
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,321 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,321 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-08
- Language English
- Duration 21 months