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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Bangor University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

About This Course

It’s an exciting time to study social policy! The world is changing rapidly with political, economic, and technological developments that impact on everyone’s life. On this MA in Social Policy we’ll explore some of the key issues, concepts, and debates of our time, such as poverty and inequality; welfare and social insecurity; economic crises and democracy; the role of the state; automation; work and leisure; and migration, global governance, and institutions. Policies and practices within and across societies will be compared.

You’ll look at topics that investigate social theories, issues, and research methods relevant to social policy and sociology. Ethical dimensions of social policies will be highlighted, and specialist research training provided. In the dissertation you’ll concentrate on a sustained research project following your personal interest under expert supervision.

Careers

The welfare and health sectors form the primary field of employment for graduates. Other areas of the public service also attract social policy graduates. A PhD can lead to a career in teaching and research. Apart from this, a social science qualification opens up a multitude of job opportunities related to politics and the media, or for business and social enterprises.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

  • University League Table

    68th

  • Campus address

    Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales

With more than 10,000 students from across the world, Bangor University offers a diverse and friendly environment.
Bangor University offers postgraduate scholarships, studentships, and bursaries for international students.
The uni's International Student Support Office offers free guidance on any concerns from student life, visa, or family to accommodation and general wellbeing.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 73 9

    26th out of 41

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    116 55%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    38th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    39th

    3
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    124 59%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    48.0 48%

    31st

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    24th

    15

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