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MA Social Policy

UK

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What will I learn?

Analyse social policy as it applies to your profession, or area of interest, considering its broader economic, social, political, environmental and political contexts. Make a difference - learn how to put theory into practice.

Course Summary

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 looking for advanced Continuous Professional Development opportunities.
  • An international student wanting to study and practice in the UK.
  • An undergraduate student looking to move directly onto postgraduate education incorporating work based experiences and strengthening your employability prospects.
  • A practitioner who wants challenge and interrogate current policy.

This challenging programme is about making a difference with opportunities to theorise social policy in practice.

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

What might you become?

MA Social Policy graduates could expect to work in a wide range of posts across the statutory or the third-sector. These could include roles in central and local government departments, community bodies, charities, housing and health organisations; or research consultancies, advocacy and campaigning bodies.

Students gain a wide range of knowledge and develop transferable skills throughout the programme, including sophisticated skills in research, communication, and analysis. Our current students work 麻豆原创 as well as study in a range of fields in health, housing, social services and education.

How will you be taught?

Small group tutorials and seminars once a week, a twilight session, supported by directed group activity and online activities and reading. In year 2 you are supported through your independent projects through individual and group tutorials.

How will you be assessed?

Via essays, presentations and visual media such as posters and websites.

Which department am I in?

Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John)

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
拢16,500.00 (17,97,777) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Plymouth Marjon University

Derriford Road,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL6 8BH, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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 interview, and an appropriate reading list will be devised for them. We accept applications from experienced practitioners with non-traditional qualifications. APEL regulations will apply. DBS clearance may be required depending on module selection. IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.5 in each category.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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