MA Social Justice and Public Service

The Social Justice and Public Service postgraduate course at St Mary’s University is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in understanding social justice challenges and strategies to address these in public service contexts. This course combines theoretical learning with practical insights and is suitable for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this field.Course Content: Throughout this course, students will gain an understanding of various theories connected to social justice and public service, along with critical engagement approaches to these theories. They will learn about the ways in which public services can be redesigned to deliver social justice. Students will also explore the relationships between public service and social justice in local, national and international contexts.Key Modules: This course incorporates several key modules such as Theories of Social Justice, Public Services and Social Justice, Re-designing Public Services for Social Justice, and Public Service and Social Justice in Context.Future Careers: With a postgraduate qualification in Social Justice and Public Service, the graduates can look forward to careers in a range of sectors including public service, governmental roles, the voluntary sector, NGOs, and education among others. The teaching approach, coupled with a strong focus on the active application of learning, means graduates can apply their knowledge almost immediately to their professional context.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.