Global Social Policy

Overview

The study of global social policy is an area of increasing interest, both academically and as an applied subject. It is especially relevant given the growing importance of supranational and international social policy discourse and policy interventions in tackling social problems.

So you'll have the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge of social policy in a global context. Through your own guided research project you will explore aspects of social policy in which you have a particular interest.

This Global Social Policy course from University of York is especially suitable for:

• Prospective social policy analysts and researchers with an interest in global and/or international social and public policy
• Professionals working on social policy in international organisations and development agencies, global advocacy agencies and international non-governmental organisations
• Graduates from social policy, politics, sociology or international studies degrees who want to hone their undergraduate studies in a more focused area of study

• Potential PhD students who want to develop their theoretical and empirical skills in this area.

Careers and skills

The MA in Global Social Policy develops skills that employers need in a number of areas, especially policy analysis and research. You'll also find you develop transferable skills that will allow you to progress to different career areas or to continue your studies at PhD level.

Career opportunities

This MA is aimed at students interested in careers ranging from national or international policy analysis to international development, applied research and campaign work.

Graduates go on to a wide variety of destinations but most tend to go into one of these key areas:

• Policy analysis inside international or intergovernmental organisations, national government agencies, think tanks, social service administration, NGOs or campaigning organisations
• Research in policy organisations, consultancies or international departments of national civil services
• Government ministries
• Academic research and PhD level study.