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PostgraduateMSc

Health & Social Policy

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Health & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc in Health & Social Policy offers you the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge and understanding of how key health and social policies and outcomes intersect, while also providing advanced training in research methods. It aims to improve your knowledge and understanding of the factors which shape people's health and wellbeing, and the ways in which different societies and governments have intervened to shape these relationships. This integrative approach to health and social policy is inspired by recent policy efforts to develop whole-of-government and systems approaches ... International tuition fees are £23,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Health Policy and Governance
Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
Advanced Research Methods and Policy Analysis
Systems Approaches to Public Health
Comparative Health and Social Policy
Evidence Synthesis and Policy Implementation
Health Inequalities and Social Justice
Research Dissertation: Policy and Advocacy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Entry requirements Back to course Entry requirements Go back Degree First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or International equivalent, in health or social policy or a related discipline.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,550

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,550

Home Student Fee

£10,100

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 — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,500£33,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£28,000£37,000£43,500
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

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Strathclyde

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