Social Policy MA at Bangor University

An MA exploring key issues, concepts and debates in social policy, including poverty and inequality, welfare and social insecurity, economic crises and democracy, the role of the state, automation, work and migration, with comparison of policies across societies. Specialist research training is provided.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; Diploma 30 weeks full-time  |  Intake: January and September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Key Issues in Social Policy, Research Process and Meaning and Health Policies, with a dissertation on a self-chosen topic under supervision. Exit awards are the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy and the PGCert in Advanced Social Sciences.

Career pathways

The welfare and health sectors are the main employment fields, alongside public service, politics, media, business and social enterprise; a PhD can lead to teaching and research.

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