Social Policy Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Social Policy M.Sc. at Liverpool Hope University offers a cutting-edge curriculum designed to set new standards in the critical study and application of social sciences. Students engage with active researchers to explore contemporary debates surrounding welfare systems and social justice. This programme provides the intellectual tools necessary to design high-quality research that addresses the challenges of a market-driven global society.

A central theme of the course is the examination of how social policies can inadvertently reinforce the oppression of marginalised groups, including ethnic minorities, migrants, and disabled people. By analysing these structures, students learn to conceptualise welfare institutions as vital frameworks for formalising human rights.

Why Social Policy at Liverpool Hope University?

• Specialised Learning Environment: Benefit from focused teaching in small class settings led by dedicated specialists and active researchers.
• Research Excellence: The department is a recognised centre for radical and critical social policy studies and home to the Journal of Radical and Critical Social Work.
• Tailored Studies: Students have the opportunity to develop original research interests, culminating in a final dissertation project supported by expert supervision.
• Professional Support: Access first-class career development services and one-to-one guidance on academic writing and professional planning.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 8150 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Advanced Research for Social Change
• Advanced Social Theory
• Transformations in the UK Welfare State
• Comparative Social Policy
• Globalisation
• Dissertation

Careers with Social Policy

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for leadership and managerial roles across various sectors. The advanced research and communication skills gained are highly valued in local and national government, social research, and the charity sector. Many students progress into professional careers in social work, probation services, journalism, or public sector welfare work.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue further academic study, such as a PhD. By developing a sophisticated understanding of global social dynamics, graduates can effectively campaign for non-governmental organisations or influence policy within the education and business sectors.