MA Social Policy

University of Lancashire

Our MA in Social Policy is designed for those passionate about understanding the policies that impact people’s lives. This modular program tackles key issues. This includes cultural shifts, demographic trends, economic challenges, political changes, and technological advances.Social policy issues are now at the centre of political debate in Britain and much of the industrialised world. This intellectually challenging course focuses on the most important theoretical perspectives at the cutting-edge of the subject.Why study with usYou can tailor this course to focus on aspects of your current role and conduct primary research in an area of personal or professional interest.As well as looking at the latest issues around welfare provision you’ll explore what’s historically shaped social policy provision in the UK.You’ll also examine the principles, political tensions and ethical dilemmas involved in planning and organising a piece of social research.Future careersOur MA in Social Policy benefits professionals working in one or other sector of the mixed economy of welfare, as well as anyone interested in social policy or related discipline such as economics, health studies, history, philosophy, politics and sociology.