Overview

This Enabling Social Change program at University of Salford is designed to appeal to professionals in public sector and third sector roles as well as graduates of social science and related programmes.

You will:

Develop an advanced understanding of how change happens, exploring the changing zeitgeist, and understanding the dynamic nature of social transformation.
Explore the power of public unrest and state responses to the demands for policy change.
Learn about the forces and actors that shape social change, by getting to know the work of public sector organisations (including universities), community groups, think tanks, political parties, and lobby/campaign/activist groups.
Examine real-life examples of social change from the UK and internationally, including topics such as deep-rooted social inequality, universal basic income, (food) poverty, (un)employment, homelessness, and issues of charity/aid.
Gain a deep understanding of theories of social change, and how they relate to the current debates on politics, populism, globalisation, and neoliberalism.

Develop practical skills that will help you apply your knowledge and make an impact in the field of social policy and enhance your research and practice skills.

Career

Upon graduation, you could explore a variety of job titles and areas, offering a glimpse into your potential career path. You could find yourself typically working in organisations as diverse as:

Local government organisations (including local authorities, transport networks, housing associations etc)

National government (Civil Service roles)
Third/community sector organisations and trade unions
Political organisations (including lobby groups, think tanks and policy developers)
Universities and related education organisations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Social Change

Making Change Happen

Applied Research for Practice

Social Sciences Postgraduate Dissertation

Changing Lives: Living with Justice and Injustice (CJPP)

Supporting Research: Leadership and Impact (ASRM)

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no set deadline for UK students, but you should apply at least four weeks before the course starts. International Students: TBA.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Social Policy View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A lower second-class (2:2) or above in an undergraduate degree is required.
International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9100 GBP / year

≈ 9100 GBP / year

Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 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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