Social and Public Policy MA

The MA in Social and Public Policy equips you with the skills to analyse social policy in a way that will allow you to understand how policies are developed and the role they play in peoples lives. The course offers a combination of taught coursework and supervised independent study. Youll develop the skills required to carry out your own research in an area of social policy that interests you.<br/><br/>This MA is especially suited to you if you are considering a career in social policy analysis, advocacy or research in the public sector or socially-focused NGOs. Youll cover topics such as the welfare state in the UK and other countries, the impact of globalisation on social programmes and why patterns of social inequality persist.