Program Overview
The International Social Policy MA/PGDip at the University of Nottingham equips students with a deep understanding of global social policy, its formulation, implementation, and outcomes. Through core and optional modules, students develop critical analysis and advocacy skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world, preparing them for careers in international development, government, journalism, and social services.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The International Social Policy MA/PGDip course at the University of Nottingham delves into the complexities of global social policy, examining its formulation, implementation, and outcomes. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly interconnected world. The program emphasizes critical analysis of policies, understanding their socio-economic and political consequences, and utilizing this knowledge to advocate for more equitable societies.
Outline:
Course Content:
The program consists of 120 credits of core and optional modules, providing a comprehensive understanding of international social policy. Students choose 40 credits of optional modules from a diverse range of topics, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests.
Course Structure:
The program is typically completed in 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students. Each semester, students take 120 credits of modules, with a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and supervision.
Modules:
Core Modules:
- Dynamics of International Social Policy
- Globalisation, Europeanisation and Public Policy
- Policy Analysis: Concepts and Theories
- Research Methods and Research Management
- Welfare Policy
- Dissertation in International Social Policy (MA only)
Optional Modules:
- Economics and Policy Analysis
- International Organisations and Global Governance
- Leadership, Strategy and Performance in the Public Sector
- Managing People in the Public Sector
- Public Management and Governance
- Public Sector Financial Management
- State, Business and Civil Society: Policy Decisions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, reports, policy reviews, and a dissertation. The dissertation is a substantial research project that allows students to explore a topic of their choice under the guidance of a designated supervisor.
Teaching:
The program is taught by experts in the field of international social policy, who actively engage in research and policymaking. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and supervision, providing students with a dynamic and interactive learning environment.
Careers:
Graduates of the International Social Policy MA/PGDip program are well-prepared for careers in international development, local and national governments, social services, and journalism. The program's emphasis on critical thinking, policy analysis, and advocacy skills equips students to make meaningful contributions to social policy and development.
Other:
- The program offers internship and placement opportunities with local and international NGOs and public sector organizations, providing students with practical experience in the field.
- The University of Nottingham is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings 2023.
- The School of Sociology and Social Policy has a strong reputation for research excellence, with 89% of its research ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Tuition fees:
Qualification | Home / UK | International |
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MA
| £10, 500 | £22, 600 |
PGDip
| £6,167 | £ 15, 067 |
