Course summary
Our MA in Social Policy is designed for those passionate about understanding the policies that impact people’s lives. This modular program tackles key issues. This includes cultural shifts, demographic trends, economic challenges, political changes, and technological advances. Social policy issues are now at the centre of political debate in Britain and much of the industrialised world. This intellectually challenging course focuses on the most important theoretical perspectives at the cutting-edge of the subject. Why study with us
- You can tailor this course to focus on aspects of your current role and conduct primary research in an area of personal or professional interest.
- As well as looking at the latest issues around welfare provision you’ll explore what’s historically shaped social policy provision in the UK.
- You’ll also examine the principles, political tensions and ethical dilemmas involved in planning and organising a piece of social research.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in Social Policy or a related discipline such as Economics or Health Studies or History or Politics or Sociology. Exceptionally, consideration will also be given to applicants with a first degree of Honours Classification of 2:2 or above in other disciplines. Candidates with a professional qualification in social care or a related area who do not have a first degree will be asked to demonstrate their suitability for postgraduate study on the basis of an essay of 2000 to 2500 words on a relevant topic and candidates may be asked to attend an interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
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Provider information
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE