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Social Innovation

Saint Mary's College of California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Innovation at The University of Northampton is a MA 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 Social Innovation 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 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Innovation 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. Personal Development for Change and Innovation
  2. Policy and Impact of Social Innovation
  3. Social innovation in Practice
  4. Marketing Social Innovation
  5. Bold Procurement and Commissioning
  6. Accounting and Finance in Social Innovation
  7. Leading Social Innovation
  8. Work-based Project
  9. Work Based Synthesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The unversity is looking for perceptive, entrepreneurial and creative candidates who are self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic about Social Innovation.

Applicants will normally have an honours degree with a first or upper second classification in an appropriate subject. As part of the application process students will attend an interview.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Northampton 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 Saint Mary's College of California

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

University Profile
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months