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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.
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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
Social Policy study abroad programs
Social policy undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in social policy
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Music Production and Social Policy - BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,855 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Community Advocacy and Social Policy (West Campus) - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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International Relations with Social Policy) - BA (Hons) London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,578 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,900 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Public Policy - BA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,076 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,621 NZD
- Start date
- February
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Social Policy - BA Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,306 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Social policy graduate programs
Master's in social policy
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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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12,891 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,060 EUR
- Start date
- February, June, September
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Social Policy - MA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,525 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,670 NZD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Public Policy and Security - MSocSc Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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4,668 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,300 EUR
- Start date
- January
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Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy - MSc Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,125 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,125 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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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18,538 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,071 NZD
- Start date
- February, July, November
Certificate in social policy
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Regulatory Affairs - GradCert Conestoga College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,816 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,778 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control - GradCert Clark University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,315 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,315 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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.
