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PostgraduateMA

Social Policy

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,200Per Year (Intl)
£11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Social Policy at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice. Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a broad range of social issues and divisions. Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? The 21st Century has seen rapid social changes in social policy and welfare. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Social Policy and Welfare
Research Methods in Social Policy
Gender
Inequality and Social Justice
Race
Ethnicity and Social Division
Health and Social Care Policy
Housing Policy and Urban Welfare
Comparative Welfare Systems
Dissertation in Social Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,200

Home Student Fee

£11,250

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Social Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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