Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Preston Campus 1
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Our MA in Social Policy is designed for those passionate about understanding the policies that impact peoples 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 us
- You 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 youll explore whats historically shaped social policy provision in the UK.
- Youll also examine the principles, political tensions and ethical dilemmas involved in planning and organising a piece of social research.
Future careers
Our 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.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 17,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Central Lancashire
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University League Table
87th
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Campus address
University of Lancashire, University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
25th out of 41 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 210139 66%14th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10066.0 66%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.56 64%41st
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