Social Policy MA
Course Overview - Social Policy MA
Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice.
Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a broad range of social issues and divisions.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham?
The 21st Century has seen rapid social changes in social policy and welfare. Our Social Policy MA equips students with the tools to understand these changes and challenges t...
<strong>Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice.</strong><br/><br/>Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a broad range of social issues and divisions.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Birmingham?</strong><br/>The 21st Century has seen rapid social changes in social policy and welfare. Our Social Policy MA equips students with the tools to understand these changes and challenges they bring to society.<br/>• Tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engage critically with cutting-edge, research-led modules on social policy and welfare<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Career opportunities</strong><br/>Social policy is an applied social science that equips you with social research skills, substantive knowledge of social issues, and policy analysis techniques.<br/><br/>The MA Social Policy programme is ideal for professionals in health, housing, and social services, or those pursuing careers in these fields. It also suits students with relevant undergraduate degrees in social science or humanities, now looking to study social policy at the postgraduate level.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Edgbaston Campus
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Institution Code
B32
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