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Overview
The Social Policy programme from University of the West of Scotland, identifies a range of current key issues in social welfare and social policy. Adopting a comparative approach to both policy and practice, it addresses the history and development of welfare systems and how this impacts on social policy practices.
It considers a range of theoretical frameworks for understanding welfare including exploring the shifting notions of welfare in the era of neoliberal globalisation.
Career
The Social Policy programme equips students for employment in a number of sectors, including government departments, NGOs, research institutions and the private sector. The programme also provides the ideal preparation for PhD research.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Applied Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Contemporary Social Issues
- Policy Analysis & Practice
- Social Policy & Globalisation
- Social Research Today
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Public Policy View 352 other Masters in Public Policy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
You should normally hold a relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above in any of the subjects below:
- Any social science
- Medicine
- Health
- Law
- Social work
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Living costs for Paisley
700 - 1400 GBP /month
Living costs
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.
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