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PostgraduateMSc

International Social Welfare and Social Policy

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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13 monthsDuration
£20,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc International Social Welfare and Social Policy at Anglia Ruskin University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 13-month full-time and part-time structure. Do you want a career that gets to the heart of society’s problems and changes people’s lives? Gain the skills to identify key social challenges, and analyse and identify policies used to address them on this interdisciplinary Masters course. - Choose to take a work placement as part of your Major Project, with support from the course staff and the Employability team - Study in Cambridge, a hub for exchanges on social welfare and policy reflected in the many networks and events, including the Festival of Ideas and Festival of Being Human - Learn from a Course Leader who is a spec... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

These and many other issues
Comparing different strategies and policies across different countries
From the perspective of many different disciplines
Including politics
Criminology and psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementStandard entry requirements Main A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Important additional notes Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall sui

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,500

per year

Total Course Cost (13 months)£41,000

Home Student Fee

£11,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£17,500£23,000£29,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£34,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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