Overview

Throughout this Social Policy (Evidence Synthesis) MSc from UCL you will also study social policy and the place of research and evidence within policymaking and practice. It can be studied on campus or fully online, giving you the flexibility to engage with the programme from anywhere in the world. This programme was formally known as the Social Policy and Social Research (with Systematic Reviews) MSc.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this MSc programme have gained sought-after skills that allowed them to pursue professional careers in academia or policy research, policy analysis, policy development and implementation, programme management, and policy advocacy within the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Employability

As a graduate of this programme you will be equipped to work in a broad range of roles, such as

social policy researcher,

advisor to government,

or as NGO personnel.

You will also have the methodological background to move into doctoral research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Impact Evaluation Methods
Survey Design
Systematic Review Design and Planning
Research Engagement, Participation and Impact
Ethnography

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy Social Policy View 118 other Masters in Social Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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80

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelors' degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a social science subject, such as sociology, psychology, social policy, economics, or history.
If you do not meet these requirements, other considerations, such as relevant work experience, may be taken into account.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time:

UK: £8,000
International: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Career opportunities:

Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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