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MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 Months
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MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 Months
MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
24 Months
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The Masters in International Social Welfare is distinctive in the ways in which it:
develops a conceptual and theoretical understanding of global social issues, with a particular focus on the role of social work and social policy in addressing poverty and inequality and promoting human rights, social justice and social development
provides a knowledge and understanding that will enable you to work in a variety of different social work and social development settings at local, national and international levels
You'll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of global social issues and relate this knowledge to developments in a context of relevance to you, be that your own country or profession.
Case study material from a variety of social work and social policy settings will provide a unique opportunity to explore the complexities, challenges and dilemmas experienced by professionals in the fields of social work and social policy.
What you'll study
The programme draws elements from social work and social policy. You'll explore the use of concepts and ideas associated with the study of social welfare, historical and comparative approaches to social welfare and international social work.
The course comprises up to five compulsory classes which enables you to take classes in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. You'll also choose one or two elective options. from research-based classes in areas which correspond to specialist research interests among our staff.
The current list of options includes areas such as:
policy evaluation
use of evidence in social work research
contemporary issues in criminology
global health
contemporary international relations
Careers
This programme is designed to equip students with specialist knowledge in the area of international social welfare and a range of transferable social skills in data collection and analysis. We anticipate that students who graduate with an MSc in International Social Welfare will find employment in a range of professions, many of which are associated with the provision of voluntary or public services.
First or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in any discipline. Entry may be possible with other qualifications, where the applicant has relevant work experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£796 month
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)
£796 month
Students from England
£796 month
Students from Scotland
£796 month
Students from Wales
£796 month
Students from Northern Ireland
£1,796 month
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£1,796 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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