Social Policy master’s programme at Ulster offers students the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of contemporary social policy and its relevance to major societal challenges such as inequality, social justice, and welfare reform from both local and global perspectives.

The course provides high-quality training in social research methods, policy analysis, and effective dissemination. Students will learn how to apply key theoretical frameworks and concepts to real-life policy problems across a range of contexts, including within the UK’s devolved administrations and post-conflict societies.

Teaching is delivered by a team of experienced lecturers and internationally recognised researchers, including Alexandra Chapman, Ann Marie Gray, Fiona Bloomer, Johanne Devlin Trew, Julie Harris, Máire Braniff, and Volkan Yilmaz. Please note that the University reserves the right to make changes to the teaching team for the MSc Social Policy. While we strive to maintain consistency, changes may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, such as staff research commitments, sabbaticals, or leave.

As a student in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, you will also benefit from the School’s vibrant research culture, including access to the work of specialist centres such as ARK – a leading resource for social and public policy and social research in Northern Ireland.