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Social Policy MA
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Social Policy MA

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Full time | Bangor University | 1 year | 17-JAN-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

17-JAN-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Global Warming Social Policy / Administration

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About This Course

Social policies are ever changing. This degree programme takes stock of the developments and relates them to social, economic and political factors. Theoretical perspectives and methodological implications are introduced. A range of contemporary social policy issues will be discussed. Policies and practices within and across societies are compared. Ethical dimensions of social policy will be pointed out and specialist research training provided.

Programme Length

MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; Diploma: 30 weeks full-time. This programme offers both January and September start.

Qualification

MA in Social Policy; Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy; Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Sciences

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.

Modules

The Research Process
This module introduces the main varieties of both quantitative and qualitative research in the social sciences. Principles of research design and issues of data collection and analysis are studied. Data collection and analysis will include: How to construct, use and critique questionnaires and interviews; Interpret measurement error and missing data; Engage in various kinds of observational research; Analyse observational data; Record, transcribe and analyse conversational, textual and visual data; Conduct archival, documentary and historical research.
Health Policies
Research Design and Strategy
Key Issues in Social Policy
MA Dissertation
Research Process and Meaning
Social Science in Action
The Research Process
Social Science in Action
Health Policies
Research Process and Meaning
MA Dissertation
Key Issues in Social Policy
Research Design and Strategy

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,000

Entry requirements

Normally a 2(ii) in Social Policy or a related academic discipline. Students with relevant professional experience will also be admitted. All applicants in this category will have to provide substantiated evidence in their application and may be interviewed before an offer is made.

University information

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Located on the beautiful North Wales coast between the mountains and the sea, Bangor University has a rich academic history and delivers a superb student experience, making it a unique higher education institution in the UK. A welcoming academic community with around 10,000 students, Bangor University has a renowned reputation for excellent student support, offering a diverse range of courses spanning subject areas within the arts and...more

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