Program Overview
The Social Policy (MRes) at University of York is a Master 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 (MRes) 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,165 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: York, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Policy (MRes) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Social Policy Analysis:\\xa0you will be introduced to the key concepts, techniques and theories used in social policy analysis.\', "Introduction to Social Research Methods: you\'ll explore the basic principles of social research, become skilled at both quantitative and qualitative research techniques and develop the ability to appraise published research.", "Advanced Qualitative Methods:\\xa0you\'ll build upon the earlier Introduction to Social Research Methods by gaining an advanced understanding of, and expertise in the use of, qualitative data generation and qualitative analysis and interpretation.", "Advanced Quantitative Methods:\\xa0you\'ll build upon the earlier Introduction to Social Research Methods by learning more specialised techniques. You\'ll also learn to critically interpret the results of your work and present these in an clear form."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students accepted for the course are normally expected to have at least an upper second class degree or equivalent qualification. However, applicants with relevant work experience and good academic potential will also be considered.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in any element
- The University has approved a limited system of admission from English pre-sessional courses for overseas applicants who marginally fail to meet their English language entry requirements. Please note this applies exclusively to applicants who have already achieved an IELTS 6.0 and only need a 0.5 increase to make their offers unconditional.
- Admission is through satisfactory completion of the Academic and Research Purposes course (EARP1) and test offered by the Centre for English Language Teaching. After successful completion of the course and upon passing the end-of-course test, students will enter the Department directly, and they do not need to re-take IELTS at the end of August.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,165 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,165 (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.
About University of York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months