MA Social Policy

The Social Policy MA at Liverpool Hope University is a postgraduate level program that aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of social policy, provide practical application of skills, and provide a comprehensive support structure for academic and pastoral needs. This course is designed to meet the needs of both graduates who have developed an interest in social policy analysis through their undergraduate studies and those who are already practitioners in this field.Course Content: The course offers six core modules plus a research dissertation. It covers areas such as research methods, welfare economics, and international social policy among others. A key objective of the course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of social policy theories and debates which they can then critically apply to practical issues. Key Modules: Modules covered in the course include Introduction to Social and Welfare Policy, Social Policy Analysis, Research Methods, Political Sociology and Social Justice, Welfare Economics, and International Social Policy. These modules are designed to provide a solid foundation in social policy theory, analysis and research, with an emphasis on applying this knowledge in practice.Future Careers: Graduates of the Social Policy MA at Liverpool Hope University can pursue careers in a range of sectors such as local government, voluntary organisations, social research institutes, the media, and international organizations. They may work as policy makers, researchers or consultants among other roles. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.