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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power

Design of Social research

Comparative Social Policy

Key Issues in Comparative Social Policy

Preparing Your Dissertation

Health, Medicine and Society

Qualitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

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4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

126

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development Public Policy Social Policy View 204 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

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4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

126

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Chevening Scholarships available, for more information on the Scholarship and eligibility, copy https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADCHEVEN02 into your browser.

The deadline is 12:00 GMT on 6th October 2026.

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