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MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
2 Years
MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury Campus
Part Time
OCT-25
2 Years
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Gain an advanced understanding of social policy in developed and developing countries.
The course takes a critical approach to the study of International Social Policy to provide an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts in a vibrant area of study and research. Drawing on world leading research expertise, you learn to analyse how national and global forces interact to shape the trajectories of welfare system development.
You'll be involved in critical discussions of how welfare states meet human needs and will delve into the enormous challenges posed by social changes. You explore key fields of policy including health, migration, social care and labour market related policy. Methodological training is central to the programme, covering critical thinking and applied qualitative and quantitative technical skills.
A first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£16,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£16,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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