Study MA Social Policy at University of Birmingham in the UK, School of Social Policy and Society

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Course overview Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice. Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a broad range of social issues and divisions. Course highlights The 21st Century has seen rapid social changes in social policy and welfare. Our Social Policy MA equips students with the tools to understand these changes and challenges they bring to society. Tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans Engage critically with cutting-edge, research-led modules on social policy and welfare

Which department am I in?

School of Social Policy and Society

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£28,080.00 (US$ 36,263) per year

The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For entry onto this programme you will normally have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject. Applicants are required to offer a relevant degree subject, and we will consider the following subjects: social policy, sociology, criminology, cultural studies, politics, international relations, generic social science degrees, a business-related subject, human/social geography, media studies, art history, history and philosophy. Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if you have extensive related work experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.