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Masters

Bangor University

Social Policy MA

Name: Social Policy MA
Price: £9500 GBP

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Main Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Global Warming Social Policy / Administration

Course Summary

Its an exciting time to study social policy. The world is changing rapidly with political, economic, and technological developments that impact on everyones life. On this MA in Social Policy well explore some of the key issues, concepts, and debates of our time, such as poverty and inequality welfare and social insecurity economic crises and democracy the role of the state automation work and leisure and migration, global governance, and institutions. Policies and practices within and across societies will be compared.Youll look at topics that investigate social theories, issues, and research methods relevant to social policy and sociology. Ethical dimensions of social policies will be highlighted, and specialist research training provided. In the dissertation youll concentrate on a sustained research project following your personal interest under expert supervision.CareersThe 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.MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Diploma: 30 weeks full-time. This programme offers both January and September start.

Modules

Health Policies

This module adopts a comparative approach to the study of health policies in Britain and internationally. Students will consider the politics of health and will develop an understanding of the dynamics of power between professionals, administrators and patients. The role of social policy analysis in evaluating the impact of change, factors associated with good and bad practice, and barriers to implementing new health policies are explored through examples and case studies. The case of the British NHS will be considered in detail examining evidence of attempts to improve the quality of care through funding and organisational change. The module will also examine the implications of devolution for the NHS.

Key Issues in Social Policy

MA Dissertation

Research Design and Strategy

Research Process and Meaning

Social Science in Action

The Research Process

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,500

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,000

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.

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Bangor University offers an exceptional experience set amidst the captivating landscapes of North Wales, where courses spanning the arts, humanities, and sciences await. The welcoming, student-centred atmosphere in this vibrant and cultured city, combined with the university's size and friendly nature, are reasons why countless students choose to make Bangor their academic home. Bangor is known for having a relatively low cost of living, and...more

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