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Two Year Master's in International Social Policy - MA

University of Kent

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Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Developed for international students, the Two Year Master's in International Social Policy MA provides an introduction to high-level academic study leading to a recognised postgraduate qualification.

Overview

You gain a clear, confident and advanced understanding of the subject while receiving intensive coaching in academic study and writing. Language and study support are also given in the first year to help you achieve your full potential.

The skills you develop on this programme include critical thinking, data analysis and presentation of key findings as well as transferable skills such as time management, IT and problem solving.

Studying the pathway of International Social Policy enables you to apply theories and methods of comparative social policy in exploring specific fields such as health, migration, pensions, education, social care, poverty and social exclusion, urban development and family policy. You learn advanced research techniques becoming equipped to think critically about the development of social welfare systems in a global age.

Careers

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 the professional research culture of the School. 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    52nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from China, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan or Thailand.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees and has a diverse student community representing over 180 nationalities.
Kent provides excellent support for international students, including English language training and academic study support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    39th out of 73 6

    47th out of 79

    14th out of 41 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    123 58%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    58th

    13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    120 56%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    56th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    51st

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    117 56%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    6th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    8th

    26

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