61 Find a social policy degree
- Pécs, Hungary
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The aim of the program is to train social policy professionals who, with their acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge, are able to participate in the formulation of policies in the field of societal and social policy, contribute to the operation of the service system, to represent social interests and to theoretical research, research and development of social and social policy education. They are ready to continue their studies in doctoral programs.
Master in Public and Social Policy Studies (PASP)
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
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- Prague, Czech Republic
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Public and Social Policy (PASP) is a two-year English-language Master’s degree program, which aims to provide students with current relevant knowledge of the policy-making process and cultivate their analytical skills. In addition to theoretical knowledge about the policy-making process, the program will offer deeper knowledge in concrete policy domains such as social policy, health policy, educational policy, employment policy, or others. Special attention in the program will be given to research methodology and policy analysis skills. The combination of knowledge about the policy process and methodology skills will lead to unique competencies and excellent professional employment or for further studying or research career. The program is developed in accordance with almost twenty years of experience with the Czech program on Public and Social Policy. It will, however, be supplemented by experience with already existing English courses and realized international research programs. Similarly, the comparative dimension will be enhanced. The theoretical grounds of the discipline will be covered especially in the courses Public Policy and Social Policy. The knowledge about concrete policy domains will be provided in the courses Educational Policy, Health Policy, and Civil Society in Central Europe. Methodological knowledge and skills will be developed in courses Policy Analysis, Introduction to Social Research Methodology, Statistics in SPSS, Text, Narrative & Discourse Analysis, and Diploma Seminar I and II. During the program, both individual and collective students’ work on concrete social and policy problems will be sustained.
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Social Policy will entail the study of a range of social problems, such as poverty, homelessness, substance use, crime and health inequalities. In doing so, you will be encouraged to consider the underlying causes and to formulate policy solutions to address specific social problems. Social Policy seeks to not only understand the social world but seeks to change it for the better through practical action.
BA in Social Policy and Sociology
Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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- Belfast, United Kingdom
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Social Policy students learn how to tackle major policy problems. They do this by applying core concepts from social science to intractable social problems such as gender inequality, elder care, children's rights and climate change. As an applied and critical social science, you will gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary government policies and consider how we can achieve improvements.
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Creating effective social policies is key to tackling the big issues we face in society today such as poverty, health inequality, and unemployment. This course enables students to explore how social problems arise, how governments react, and the impact this has on citizens and communities. The BA (Hons) Social Policy degree draws on a range of social science disciplines in addition to its core focus. These include sociology, politics, philosophy, economics, and law. Students can use these approaches to examine welfare, poverty, and inequality, tackling difficult and often controversial topics, including current issues in the news.
Undergraduate Program in Social and Public Policy
University of Warsaw - Faculty of Political Science and International Studies
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- Śródmieście, Poland
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Social and Public Policy is an exciting new opportunity for young people who want to make a difference in today’s world. After its formal acceptance by authorities of the University of Warsaw (see Contact Us), this program will equip students with essential skills and knowledge in political science, social policy, and public policy, and provide them with an understanding of contemporary social and political issues and their determinants.
Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration
The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
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- Chicago, USA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Crown Family School's Master of Arts Program in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration (SW) prepares you to be a leader in the fields of clinical social work and social administration practice. Our AM degree, artium magister (master of arts), is equivalent to an MSW, but with a broader educational and experiential foundation that combines direct social work practice with policy development, interdisciplinary research, and social science theory.
Master of Social Sciences in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Social Science Research
Tampere University
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- Tampere, Finland
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
A joint approach by two European universities to contemporary societies and social issues. Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (COSOPO) provides an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary societies in Europe and facilitates understanding social policy and welfare issues in global, national, and local contexts. In this program, you are able to develop skills for understanding and analyzing the development of societies and for engaging with sustainable welfare and policy solutions.
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
This degree enables students to study the nature, causes, control, and prevention of crime, alongside an examination of how social policy is developed and how it influences the way we live. Students may use a variety of approaches to examine crime, criminal justice, poverty, social exclusion and inequality, and other social issues, tackling difficult and often controversial topics.
MA in Education, Policy and Society
King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
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- London, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our Education, Policy & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. It will give you a deep understanding of educational policy and processes in relation to issues of race, social class, gender and changes such as globalisation and new managerialism.
- Prague, Czech Republic
Full time
4 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The Public and Social Policy (PSP) doctoral study program prepares students for basic and applied research and teaching in academia as well as other types of activities requiring a high level of theoretical and methodological education in PSP. This program is open to all master's degree graduates or equivalent.
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Creating effective social policies is key to tackling the big issues we face in society today such as poverty, health inequality, and unemployment. Social Policy and Sociology at Lincoln draws on these two key disciplines to offer an insight into the diverse social groups, structures, and practices that make up society. The degree aims to analyse and critique the different social constructions of everyday life. It offers students the opportunity to engage in key debates about social problems and the welfare of citizens, alongside the study of sociological theory and research methods.
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MPhil in Social Policy and Development is an interdisciplinary Master's coursework and research program that is intended to build your knowledge and practice capacity in developing and analyzing social policies and interventions intended to address social development challenges at the national, community, and household level in South Africa and the Southern African region. The course will also have applicability to other development contexts.
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Domestic and global politics are at the heart of society, and these courses provide insight into how political institutions respond to the needs of a changing society and tackle some of its most pressing problems. BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy at Lincoln combines a detailed exploration of political ideas, institutions, and processes, with an in-depth analysis of how policies are developed and implemented to deal with the world's social problems.
- London, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The MA Cultural Policy, Relations and Diplomacy is a trans-disciplinary programme that addresses the theory and practice of cultural policy, cultural relations, and cultural and public diplomacy.