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Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship
Liverpool Hope University · Postgraduate
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1 yearDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Social Policy at Liverpool Hope University. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This Master’s degree is a cutting-edge, new MA programme, which aims to set new standards in the critical study and application of social sciences. Learning from active researchers with diverse areas of expertise, you will be led through the key contemporary debates in social policy. Our Master’s degree has a strong focus on critical and radical approaches to the study of social policy both here in the UK and from international and global perspectives. International tuition fees are £16,500 per year, home/UK fees are £8,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Critical Theories in Social Policy
Welfare Systems and Economic Structures
Social Justice and Marginalisation
Comparative International Social Policy
Research Methods and Design
Gender
Ethnicity and Social Inequalities
Policy Analysis and Social Change
Dissertation in Social Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements Normally a minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification is required. International Entry Requirements Possess a degree from an overseas institution that is judged by the Registrar or Nominee to be equivalent to a second class honours degree from a UK University. For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum of |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,500
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£16,500
Home Student Fee
£8,150
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 — Liverpool Hope University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
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
70%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Liverpool Hope University
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