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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Strathclyde
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
This programme offers the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge and understanding of key social policy issues together with advanced training in research methods. Expand your knowledge of contemporary issues facing social welfare and wellbeing and how social policy responds to them. Develop knowledge and research skills highly valued by public, third and private sector employers. Acquire research training vital for further study at PhD level.
This course has two pathways. The Social Policy pathway is for students who wish to update their existing knowledge and skills and improve their understanding of social policy.
Assessment
Some classes, including the classes in the Principles of Research Design, Quantitative Methods, and Qualitative Methods, are assessed by coursework and examination. Welfare concepts and ideas are assessed by two essays of 2,500 words each. Approaches to welfare: past, present and future and the advanced project module will be assessed by means of a single 5,000-word essay. The dissertation is 15,000 words in length.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 19,600per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
31st
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Campus address
University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland
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Subject ranking
7th out of 42 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 193210 100%1st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.96 79%9th
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