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University of Kent: International Social Policy
| Institution | University of Kent View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research |
| Web | www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The programme involves critical discussions of how welfare states meet human needs and 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.
Reasons to study an International Public Policy degree at Kent
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Social Policy at Kent was ranked 2nd in The Times Good University Guide 2022
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Core modules provide inter-disciplinary insights into fundamental aspects of comparative and international social policy research, and in-depth training in appropriate methodologies
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Optional (elective) modules focus in detail on specialised topics relating to social policy and allied fields of study
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A diverse and international community allowing for the development of genuinely global and comparative perspectives
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Social Work and Social Policy was ranked 3rd in the UK for Research in the Times Higher Education following the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
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Academic Adviser and in-house student support team available
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Thriving cosmopolitan student community in and around the city of Canterbury
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First-class facilities at our Canterbury campus, close to London
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Graduate at the historic Canterbury Cathedral
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
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