Overview

By the end of the Social Policy  course at the University of Malta , you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of systematic inquiry, and of the role of social policy research and its relationship to evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of research philosophies as well as competence in the development of research strategy, design and methods.
• Demonstrate capacity for empirical inquiry and critical thinking, and a commitment to your use for service and organisational improvement.
• Critically evaluate and synthesise existing social policy literature and evaluate its relevance for theoretical and practical problem solving.
• Debate social issues, drawing on the literature as well as your research and work experience.

Career opportunities

This degree assists you to further your career in research or administration in the public sector and NGOs, as well as private companies and consultancies. The successful completion of a research degree signals to an employer that you are a methodical, creative and diligent, capable of both working independently and collaborating with supervisors, and have proven abilities in problem solving, data analysis and report writing.