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MA Social Policy

Plymouth Marjon University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Contribute to socially just and sustainable academic research with impact in practice. The MA Social Policy will be of particular interest to you if you are:

  • An experienced practitioner is looking for advanced Continuous Professional Development opportunities.

  • An international student wants to study and practice in the UK.

  • An undergraduate student is looking to move directly onto postgraduate education, incorporating work-based experiences and strengthening her employability prospects.

  • A practitioner who wants to challenge and interrogate current policy.

This challenging program is about making a difference with opportunities to theorize social policy.

The MA Social Policy will provide opportunities to engage in professional networks across various vibrant partnerships actively and contribute to socially just and sustainable academic research with impact in practice.

General Eligibility

  • A relevant degree, such as one from Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, or the human service professions

  • Applicants with other degrees are assessed on their social sciences knowledge at the interview, and an appropriate reading list will be devised for them.

  • We accept applications from experienced practitioners with non-traditional qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Politics and social policy analysis

  • Analyzing social policy: discourses of social control, agency & well-being

  • International social policy analysis

  • Research in social policy contexts

  • Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

International students require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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