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Social Policy MSc

Ulster University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Belfast Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Social Policy master’s programme at Ulster offers students the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of contemporary social policy and its relevance to major societal challenges such as inequality, social justice, and welfare reform from both local and global perspectives.

The course provides high-quality training in social research methods, policy analysis, and effective dissemination. Students will learn how to apply key theoretical frameworks and concepts to real-life policy problems across a range of contexts, including within the UK’s devolved administrations and post-conflict societies.

Teaching is delivered by a team of experienced lecturers and internationally recognised researchers, including Alexandra Chapman, Ann Marie Gray, Fiona Bloomer, Johanne Devlin Trew, Julie Harris, Máire Braniff, and Volkan Yilmaz. Please note that the University reserves the right to make changes to the teaching team for the MSc Social Policy. While we strive to maintain consistency, changes may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, such as staff research commitments, sabbaticals, or leave.

As a student in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, you will also benefit from the School’s vibrant research culture, including access to the work of specialist centres such as ARK – a leading resource for social and public policy and social research in Northern Ireland.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,310per year

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

University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 250,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being located in one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team delivers a bespoke orientation programme and offers pastoral support to international students during their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    33rd out of 33 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    101 51%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    38.0 38%

    27th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    28th

    7

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