MSc Social Policy

The Social Policy MA at Bangor University is a postgraduate course designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of social policy. The course offers a deep exploration of contemporary debates in social policy under the guidance of expert staff.Course Content: The Social Policy MA is made up of two parts. Part one comprises of taught modules and part two comprises of an individual dissertation project. Students will be taught research methods and skills relevant to social science and social policy, which include quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, data management, and analysis. Part two of the course is a dissertation module that allows students to undertake a detailed study of an aspect of social policy that is of particular interest to them.Key Modules: The course includes modules like Issues and Practice in Social Policy, Social Policy Analysis, Welfare Rights and Responsibilities and the Research Dissertation.Future Careers: The Social Policy MA provides students with a solid base for careers in areas like local government, charities and voluntary organizations, health and social care, research, and advisory positions. It also offers excellent preparation for students planning to proceed to doctoral research in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.