MPhil Social Policy at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degrees in social policy at the School of Social Sciences, addressing social justice, equality, fairness and citizenship across policy areas such as health, education, housing, disability, crime, poverty and the family.

Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Intake: Oct, Jan, Apr and Jul | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research in areas including childhood, the family and social justice, co-production, social welfare in theory and policy, and Welsh devolution. Students are supported by a supervisory team (a primary supervisor and secondary supervisors) and complete the degree through a thesis and oral examination (viva).

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Entry requirements

Applicants should check how their qualification compares on the country-specific entry requirements. MPhil: a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent defined by Swansea University). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual component below 6.5, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also depend on the standard of the research synopsis or proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition, full-time; later years increase by 3% Source

Intake: Oct, Jan, Apr and Jul

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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