MSc Social Policy (Research Methods)

The MSc in Social Policy & Research Methods offered by the University of Strathclyde is a practical program designed to amplify students' understanding of social policy in a global context while equipping them with pertinent research skills. This course is an ideal choice for individuals who aspire to work in policy development, implementation, or evaluation.Course Content: The course work involves varied teaching styles along with practical activities such as data analysis and research design exercises. Students will learn about policy theory and practice as well as methods of social research and will get a chance to apply these theories and methods to various policy issues in a global context.Key Modules: This course comprises mandatory classes such as Social Policy Analysis and Research Design and Process. There are also optional classes including Comparative Social Policy, Welfare Economics, and Data Analytics.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council and Scottish Graduate School of Social Science, providing significant funding opportunities.Future Careers: The completion of this course opens up a wide array of career options for students. They can pursue professions in areas such as policy development and evaluation, civil service, third sector organizations, and NGOs. Students may also wish to pursue an academic career, building on the strong set of research skills they’ve acquired throughout the course. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.