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International Social Policy

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Tuition GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moffat, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The International Social Policy at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12 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 International Social Policy 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Social Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International Social Welfare
  2. Philosophy of Social Science Research
  3. Research Design and Practice
  4. Methods for Researching Ageing Societies
  5. Perspectives in Gerontology
  6. Quantitative Methods 1
  7. International Relations Theories
  8. Citizenship and Democracy
  9. Global Political Economy and Policy Making

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the IELTS requirement will be an overall score of 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Southampton 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.

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Moffat, United Kingdom

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
  • Credits 15
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