Social Policy MA

Course overview

It’s an exciting time to study social policy! The world is changing rapidly with political, economic, and technological developments that impact on everyone’s life. On this MA in Social Policy we’ll explore some of the key issues, concepts, and debates of our time, such as poverty and inequality; welfare and social insecurity; economic crises and democracy; the role of the state; automation; work and leisure; and migration, global governance, and institutions.

Policies and practices within and across societies will be compared. You’ll look at topics that investigate social theories, issues, and research methods relevant to social policy and sociology. Ethical dimensions of social policies will be highlighted, and specialist research training provided.

In the dissertation you’ll concentrate on a sustained research project following your personal interest under expert supervision. Programme Length MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; Diploma: 30 weeks full-time. This programme offers both January and September start.

Qualification MA in Social Policy; Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy; Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Sciences.

Key highlights

Explores poverty, inequality, welfare, automation, migration and global governance
Compares social policies and practices within and across societies
Specialist research training with emphasis on ethical dimensions of policy
Dissertation on a self-chosen research project under expert supervision
Choice of January or September start dates
Exit awards include Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — to include Social Policy; or above
Additional condition: interview — All applicants in this category will have to provide substantiated evidence in their application and may be interviewed before an offer is made.

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Policy Analyst
Social Researcher
Policy Officer
Charity Project Manager
Local Government Officer
Research Assistant

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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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