MA International Social Welfare and Social Development

The International Social Welfare and Social Development course offered by the University of Bedfordshire is designed to provide students with theoretical and methodological tools to engage with issues of social policy, poverty, social exclusion, and social development from an international perspective. This course is appropriate for applicants with a social science, public administration, health, or social care background who have an interest in social policy and international development.Course Content:The course is comprised of a core conceptual framework around issues of social development, social policy, social exclusion, and poverty. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest theory and practice in international social welfare and development, and engage with current debates in the field of social development at both international and national levels. The subjects of poverty and social exclusion are primarily examined from a Southern perspective.Key Modules:The key modules for this course include International Social Welfare and Social Development, Near and Far: Making Sense of Global Crisis and Change, Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies, and Applied Research Methods – Qualitative and Quantitative. Future Careers: The knowledge and skills obtained from this course can be applied to career opportunities in international social welfare and policy-making sectors, international and local non-governmental organizations, local government, and social development consultancies. Additionally, students can pursue further research studies in social policy and social development upon completion of the course.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.