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Social Policy degrees abroad
Social policy is the study of social issues and government actions taken to manage them. It’s a broad field that includes elements of sociology, ethics, philosophy, psychology and economics.
As well as learning about the social inequalities that have existed throughout history, you’ll consider the contemporary challenges faced by communities today. You’ll use key concepts and theories to explore the causes and consequences of problems like poverty, unemployment, crime, homelessness and education. You’ll then evaluate how effective government policies have been at tackling such injustices.
By earning your degree abroad, you’ll see how social structures and government systems operate around the world. You’ll observe how social difficulties vary between countries and cultures, giving you a valuable international perspective.
Social Policy program structure
Bachelor’s degrees in social policy are normally studied over three years, but some courses will integrate an additional 12-month placement. Although BA and BSc programs cover similar ground, BSc courses will focus more on statistical techniques and data analysis.
Social policy can be combined with another subject and studied as a joint honors course. This is a great way of tailoring your education to reflect your interests and ambitions. Common pairings include politics, economics, sociology and international relations.
Most US universities follow the liberal arts model of education, meaning undergraduate courses last four years. You’ll take general education classes for the first half of your program, before declaring a major in social policy at the end of your second year.
Once you’ve finished your bachelor’s degree, you might decide to enroll in a postgraduate program. Master’s degrees can be studied over one or two years, whereas research-based PhDs take several additional years.
Your timetable will mainly be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and discussion-based workshops. Assessment methods will depend on the modules you take, but you’ll probably complete exams, essays and presentations.
The content of your program will largely depend on where you choose to study and the social issues present in that location. However, most courses will introduce you to the following fundamentals:
- Introduction to social policy
- Social policy and control
- Health, care and wellbeing
- Policy analysis
- Poverty, class and inequality
- Education, policy and social justice
- Crime and society
- Social research
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Social Policy study abroad programs
Social policy undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in social policy
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Public Service and Public Policy (Health Policy) - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,834 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Business Administration: Law and Public Policy - BBA Gonzaga University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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48,990 USD
Fee in university's local currency 48,990 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Canadian Public Policy - BA Mount Allison University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,198 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,200 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Communications and Public Policy - BA St. Thomas University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,785 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,389 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Sociology and Social Policy - BA (Hons) University of Stirling, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,532 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,450 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Associate in social policy
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Law, Public Policy, and Society (for Transfer) - AA San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,138 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Public Policy - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Public Policy - AA Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,048 USD
- Start date
- January, February, June, August
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Public Policy Administration - AAOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Diploma in social policy
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Social Policy - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,617 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Social policy graduate programs
Master's in social policy
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Economic Policy: Public Policy - MSc University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,565 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,800 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Drug Regulatory Affairs - MSc Long Island University Brooklyn, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,618 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,618 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Drug Regulatory Affairs - MSc University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,826 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,030 EUR
- Start date
- February, June, September
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Public Policy Analysis - MCert University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,322 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,386 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Sociology + Public Policy (3+1) - Integrated BA/MPP Simmons University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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40,850 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,850 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Doctorate in social policy
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Public Policy - PhD University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,967 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,058 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Social Policy - PhD University of Chichester, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,524 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,950 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Diploma in social policy
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Public Policy - PGDip Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 9 months
- Annual tuition fee
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21,166 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,071 NZD
- Start date
- February, July, November
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Public Policy and International Relations - PGDip University of California, Riverside Extension, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 9 months
- Annual tuition fee
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18,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,200 USD
- Start date
- September
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Social Policy and Practice - PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,046 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,408 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Certificate in social policy
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Regulatory Affairs - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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19,181 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,588 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Pathway in social policy
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Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices (Global Pathways) - PGP Northeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 4 months
- Annual tuition fee
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15,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,200 USD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Future social policy careers
As a social policy graduate, you’ll be ready to make a real difference to people’s lives through your daily work.
Your problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills will be in high demand across a range of sectors, including healthcare, social services, government, education, and charity. Some of the roles you could pursue include:
- Policy advisor
- Civil service administrator
- Social worker
- Charity officer
- Housing manager
- Local government officer
- Politician
- International aid worker
If you’re unsure of what to do after graduation, contact your university’s careers service. They’ll help you figure out your interests, land some work experience, and sharpen your resume.
