Overview
Key facts
The Social Policy programme of the Plymouth Marjon University will be of particular interest to you if you are:
- An experienced practitioner looking for advanced Continuous Professional Development opportunities.
- An international student wanting to study and practice in the UK.
- An undergraduate student looking to move directly onto postgraduate education incorporating work based experiences and strengthening your employability prospects.
- A practitioner who wants challenge and interrogate current policy.
- This challenging programme is about making a difference with opportunities to theorise social policy in practice.
The MA Social Policy will provide opportunities to actively engage in professional networks across a range of vibrant partnerships as well as contribute to socially just and sustainable academic research with impact in practice. A key feature of the programme is the emphasis on both breadth and depth of understanding of social policy analysis in its broader economic, social, environmental and political contexts.
What might you become?
MA Social Policy graduates could expect work in a wide range of posts across the third-sector public services, education, government and business. These could include roles in central and local government departments, community bodies, charities, housing and health organisations, research consultancies and advocacy or campaigning bodies. You’ll gain a wide range of knowledge and transferable skills throughout the programme, including sophisticated skills in research, communication and analysis. Our current students work alongside study in a range of fields in health, housing, social services and education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social policy analysis
- Contemporary Issues in social policy research
- International social policy analysis
- Research in social policy contexts
- Independent social policy learning project
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Public Policy View 245 other Masters in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A relevant degree such as one from Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities or the human service professions.
- Applicants with other degrees are assessed on their social sciences knowledge at interview, and an appropriate reading list will be devised for them.
- We accept applications from experienced practitioners with non-traditional qualifications.
- APEL regulations will apply.
- DBS clearance may be required depending on module selection.
Tuition Fee
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International
12000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
6500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Plymouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.