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Course summary

How does globalisation impact on social welfare provision and planning in different countries? Do issues like poverty and social exclusion, street living and migration need to be culturally and locally specific, or could there be global solutions? You’ll explore these and many other issues in our MSc which will prepare you for a career in social welfare and policy. The emphasis is on comparative and global analysis, exploring social welfare and planning responses to issues such as street children, criminal justice and social welfare in areas of political conflict. You’ll have the chance to build and expand on skills relating to policy making, social sciences, leadership and strategies of change. An understanding of comparative and global welfare policies is important for national and international organisations. Therefore, our course is a positive step towards a career in a national and international context, working within the area of social welfare and policy. Course contact: Dr Claudia Schneider

Modules

Core modules: Globalisation, social welfare and social policy; comparative social policy and social welfare; research studies; major project. Optional modules: Global leadership; collaborative practice for integrated care; essential issues in public health policy.

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed in a range of ways to examine the development of your skills throughout our course, leading to the submission of your Major Project bringing together aspects of learning from earlier modules. Assessment strategies include essays, reports, case studies and debates; there are no exams in this course. You’ll have plenty of group workshop and individual supervised support for your Major Project.


Entry requirements

•A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent. •If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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International Social Welfare and Social Policy at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS