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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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    16,306 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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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
    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
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    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    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
    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
    19,125 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,125 USD

    Start date
    January, 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
    18,538 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,071 NZD

    Start date
    February, July, November
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Certificate in social policy

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    Regulatory Affairs - GradCert Conestoga College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    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
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    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,315 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,315 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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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.