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Social Policy

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Tuition GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Heslington, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Policy at University of York 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 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 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: York, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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. Social Policy Analysis
  2. Introduction to Social Research Methods
  3. Advanced Qualitative Methods
  4. Advanced Quantitative Methods
  5. Comparative Social Policy - Governance, Management and Delivery
  6. Globalisation and Social Policy
  7. Global Crime and Justice
  8. Global Social Problems and Global Social Policy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You will normally be expected to have at least a 2:1\xc2\xa0undergraduate\xc2\xa0degree or equivalent qualification. You will also\xc2\xa0be considered if you have relevant work experience and academic potential.

Other qualifications

Guidance on international equivalents for entry qualifications.

English language

If your native language is not English, you should meet an English language proficiency level of 6.5 in the British Council\'s IELTS test with at least 5.5 in each component. We do accept\xc2\xa0other English Language Tests.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,290 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of York 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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Heslington, United Kingdom

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2018-06-24
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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