Course summary
The MA in Social and Public Policy equips you with the skills to analyse social policy in a way that will allow you to understand how policies are developed and the role they play in people's lives. 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.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-social-policy/#course-content
Assessment method
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-social-policy/#teaching_assessment
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-social-policy/#entry
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25900 | Year 1 |
| England | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11200 | Year 1 |
| International | £25900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Sponsorship information
University offers range of studentships and scholarships for full-time graduate students, bursaries (40% of fee) for part-time students, scholarships (on competitive basis) for overseas candidates of high academic ability, limited number of bursaries (contribution towards tuition fees) for self-financing students who meet unexpected financial problems
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD