University of Kent

International Public Policy - MA

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

The course takes a critical approach to the study of International Social Policy to provide an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts in a vibrant area of study and research. Drawing on world leading research expertise, you learn to analyse how national and global forces interact to shape the trajectories of welfare system development. You'll be involved in critical discussions of how welfare states meet human needs and will delve into the enormous challenges posed by social changes.

You explore key fields of policy including health, migration, social care and labour market related policy. Methodological training is central to the programme, covering critical thinking and applied qualitative and quantitative technical skills.

Key highlights

  • Critical approach to current debates, theories and concepts in international social policy
  • Draws on world leading research expertise
  • Analyse how national and global forces shape welfare system development
  • Explore health, migration, social care and labour market policy
  • Central methodological training in qualitative and quantitative skills

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — to include social science or related discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000
  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000
  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000
  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000
  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000
  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000
  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy analyst
  • Policy officer
  • Social researcher
  • Research officer at a non-governmental organisation
  • Public affairs officer
  • Civil servant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £19,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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