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MA Two Year Master's in International Social Policy

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

  • 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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

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

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

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)

Ready to get started?

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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