MSc Health & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc taking a whole-systems, intersectional approach to how health and social policies shape societies, building on the research of the Centre for Health Policy. It covers contemporary health policy challenges such as health inequalities and health system financing, with advanced training in research methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules (three per semester) and a dissertation from spring to summer, with an optional placement-based dissertation. Core modules include Health Policy in an International Context, Inequalities in Social Policy and Welfare Concepts & Ideas, with at least one social policy option and at least one methods module.

Career pathways

Policy roles in local, devolved and national government, health policy advisory bodies, international organisations such as the World Health Organization, NGOs and think tanks, and research careers.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in health or social policy or a related discipline. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can enter via the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. Applicants who are nationals of, or have a bachelor's-equivalent qualification from, an English-speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration need no additional English evidence.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,700 a year (2027/28). Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status; full-time per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time per academic year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences