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PostgraduateMA

International Social Policy

University of Kent
Canterbury, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,300Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA International Social Policy at University of Kent is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The programme involves critical discussions of how welfare states meet human needs and delve into the enormous challenges posed by social changes. You explore key fields of policy including health, migration, social care and labour market related policy. Methodological training is central to the programme, covering critical thinking and applied qualitative and quantitative technical skills. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Comparative Welfare States and Social Systems
Research Methods in Social Policy
Health Policy and Healthcare Systems
Migration
Integration and Social Cohesion
Social Care Policy and Ageing Populations
Labour Markets and Employment Policy
Quantitative Analysis for Policy Research
Dissertation in International Social Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,300

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Kent

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,000£19,000£25,000
5 years£10,000£22,000£32,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
2%Studying
16%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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