Study at the University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
| Programme details | |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Discipline: |
Public Policy
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| Duration: | 12 months |
| Study modes: | full-time, part-time |
| University website: | International Public Policy |
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The course takes a critical approach to the study of International Social Policy to provide an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts in a vibrant area of study and research.
Drawing on world leading research expertise, you learn to analyse how national and global forces interact to shape the trajectories of welfare system development.
You'll be involved in critical discussions of how welfare states meet human needs and will 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.
Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we place considerable emphasis on you gaining specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills.
We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation, as well as time management and leadership skills.
You also become fully involved in a professional research culture. A postgraduate degree in the area of social and public policy is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions..
Recent graduates have pursued careers in academia, journalism, local and central government, charities and NGOs in roles which utilise their wide range of skills and are often found in managerial positions.
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