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We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation, as well as time management and leadership skills.
You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of social and public policy is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.
Undergraduate study at an overseas university or institution in a relevant social sciences field;
or, an undergraduate degree from a UK institution where Social Policy has represented a component but not the principal focus of study;
or, a relevant foundation degree, ordinary (Bachelors) degree, Diploma of Higher Education or other higher diploma.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory modules currently include:
Advanced Academic Study Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences
Independent Research Skills
Advanced English for Academic Study in Humanities and Social Sciences
A Future for the Welfare State? Social Change, Challenge and Crisis
Write, Right
Optional modules may include:
Sociology of Mental Health
Poverty, Inequality and Social Security
'Selfies': Individualization and Society
Risk and Society
Kent Student Volunteering
IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)
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