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Social and public policy focuses on finding ways to address global and societal challenges such as poverty and inequality, housing, health, technology, and sustainability. The programme applies ideas from political science, sociology and economics to understand how governments shape their responses to address people’s needs, welfare and wellbeing. This degree provides many of the analytical, literary and teamwork skills that employers are looking for. Our graduates pursue careers as managers, professionals and policy analysts in the private, voluntary and public sectors including central and local government, in the UK and internationally. They work in diverse fields including housing, health, social services, advocacy, city planning, education, media and commerce.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Social and public policy focuses on finding ways to address global and societal challenges such as poverty and inequality, housing, health, technology, and sustainability. The programme applies ideas from political science, sociology and economics to understand how governments shape their responses to address people’s needs, welfare and wellbeing. This degree provides many of the analytical, literary and teamwork skills that employers are looking for. Our graduates pursue careers as managers, professionals and policy analysts in the private, voluntary and public sectors including central and local government, in the UK and internationally. They work in diverse fields including housing, health, social services, advocacy, city planning, education, media and commerce.
Admission Requirements
176+
6.5+
90+
60+
36+
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
25,290 GBP
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Social & Public Policy MA (SocSci)
Gilmorehill Campus (Main), Glasgow, United Kingdom
48 monthsProgramme duration
25,290 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
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Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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