Overview

The course offers a combination of taught coursework and supervised independent study. You'll develop the skills required to carry out your own research in an area of social policy that interests you.

This MA is especially suited to you if you are considering a career in social policy analysis, advocacy or research in the public sector or socially-focused NGOs. You'll cover topics such as the welfare state in the UK and other countries, the impact of globalisation on social programmes and why patterns of social inequality persist.

Careers and skills

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

Career opportunities

The MA in Social Policy is designed for students who want to become active in social policy analysis and research. Graduates from the MA in Social Policy go on to a wide variety of destinations but most tend to go into one of three key areas:

Policy analysis inside government agencies, NGOs or campaigning organisations
Research in policy organisations
Academic research and PhD level study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy Analysis

Research Design

Advanced Qualitative Methods

Comparative Social Policy - Governance, Management and Delivery

Globalisation and Social Policy

Global Crime and Justice

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Social Policy View 264 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree

2:1 or equivalent

Other qualifications and experience

You will also be considered if you have relevant work experience and academic potential

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Tuition Fee

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International

23900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10590 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10590 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time (2 years)

UK: £5,295

International/EU: £11,950

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for York

Funding

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