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PostgraduateMSc

International Social Welfare

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£10,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the MSc International Social Welfare at University of Strathclyde. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Masters in International Social Welfare is distinctive in the ways in which it: develops a conceptual and theoretical understanding of global social issues, with a particular focus on the role of social work and social policy in addressing poverty and inequality and promoting human rights, social justice and social development, provides a knowledge and understanding that will enable you to work in a variety of different social work and social development settings at local, national and international levels. You'll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of global social issues... 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 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Social Policy and Welfare Systems
Poverty
Inequality and Social Justice
Human Rights and Social Development
International Social Work Practice
Critical Perspectives on Global Social Issues
Research Methods in Social Welfare
Comparative Welfare State Analysis
Applied Research Project in International Social Welfare
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ 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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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