Social Policy MSc
Ulster University
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23-SEP-24

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1 year

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The MSc in Social Policy offers the student the opportunity to acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary social policy, including the working of devolution in the UK. Students receive an excellent training in social research methods, effective dissemination, policy analysis, and the ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems. The course has a strong focus on major societal challenges such as social justice and inequality and global ...Read more

The MSc in Social Policy offers the student the opportunity to acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary social policy, including the working of devolution in the UK. Students receive an excellent training in social research methods, effective dissemination, policy analysis, and the ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems. The course has a strong focus on major societal challenges such as social justice and inequality and global perspectives on these issues. Students will benefit from working with a team of internationally recognised researchers and educators committed to facilitating students’ personal, intellectual, and professional development.

The course is suited to those aiming for a career in the public sector, in NGOs and in private sector research organisations. It is also geared towards professionals working in these sectors seeking to enhance career progression. Employability and progression opportunities are enhanced through the opportunity to receive advanced research methods and skills training and opportunities to apply theoretical learning to real life policy situations.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
What students say
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Cohen
26 Jan 24

The University is amazing with new facilities and a great location for nightlife in Belfast, it has a great feel and..Read more

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Student Reviewer
16 Oct 19

I have enjoyed my experience at Ulster so..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have a second class honours degree or better in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law or a cognate discipline from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard.

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£6,720 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.

£17,090 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,090 per year

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C
Cohen
26 Jan 24
Social Policy BSc (Hons)
The University is amazing with new facilities and a great location for nightlife in Belfast, it has a great feel and...
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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Oct 19
Social Policy with Sociology BSc (Hons)
I have enjoyed my experience at Ulster so...
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Ulster University
York Street Belfast Antrim BT15 1ED United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Great Victoria Street  0.4 miles away
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