MSc Social Policy and Social Research

The Social Policy and Social Research MSc at UCL provides students with a base in social research coupled with a broad understanding of contemporary social policy issues. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their research skills and place them in the context of topical policy debates.Course Content: The Social Policy and Social Research MSc course requires students to undertake four core modules alongside two optional modules to suit their individual interests and career goals. The foundations of social science research module familiarises students with the strategic use of research design and methods within the social sciences. The course instills a deep understanding of the policy-making process, welfare states in a changing world, and empirical research in social policy. Students will also engage in a dissertation project on an approved topic of their choice.Key Modules: The compulsory modules include Quantitative Methods - which covers inferential statistics and multivariable regression techniques - and Welfare States and Welfare Change, studying the major issues and debates about social change and welfare restructuring across OECD countries. Future Careers: Successful completion of the course may open various career avenues in social policy research, policy analysis, public administration, social welfare, and policy advocacy. Past students have pursued roles in public, private, and voluntary sectors, securing positions as policy analysts, evaluators, and researchers both in the UK and internationally.'For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.'