Comparative and International Social Policy

Overview

It is ideal for those working or hoping to work in international policy analysis and policy development in governments, charities and NGOs around the world.

This MA is especially suitable for:

• graduates from degrees in social policy, politics, sociology, international studies or other social sciences
• graduates from other backgrounds who wish to develop a high quality of graduate level research training in social research methods and policy analysis
• graduates who wish to develop an understanding of comparative and international welfare institutional arrangements
• those looking to develop a career in social research and/or policy analysis.

Careers and skills

The Comparative and International Social Policy programme from University of York develops skills that employers need in a number of areas, especially policy analysis and research. You'll also develop transferable skills that will allow you to progress to different career areas or to continue your studies at PhD level.

Career opportunities

This Masters is designed for students who want to become active in social policy analysis and research. Graduates go on to a wide variety of destinations but most tend to go into one of these key areas:

• Policy analysis inside intergovernmental organisations, national government agencies, think tanks, social service administration, NGOs or campaigning organisations
• Researchers in policy organisations, consultancies and international departments of national civil services
• Government ministries
• Higher education careers, including academic research and PhD level study