MSc International Social Welfare

The International Social Welfare and Social Policy MSc course offered by the University of Strathclyde is designed with a global outlook on social issues. It enables students to understand the national and international contexts of social welfare, and develop a critical understanding of social policy within a global context. It targets professionals who are already in the workforce, or those planning a career within social work in the international and/or non-government sectors.Course Content: The course focuses on highlighting social issues from a global perspective and helps students gain theoretical and practical understanding of social policy. It provides a comparative view of social welfare, encouraging students to think internationally about social issues and policy development.Key Modules: The course offers a range of modules such as International Social Welfare & Social Policy, Comparative Social Policy, Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis, and Applied Economics in Health & Social Care. Students are also required to complete a final dissertation project.Future Careers: The program prepares students for careers in a range of fields such as policy development, non-governmental organisations, public sector bodies, welfare rights, academic careers, governmental organisations, and community development focused roles in both the domestic and international sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.