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Social Sciences

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MA

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Overview

This course applies human rights principles across various fields, targeting practitioners and aspiring professionals. It emphasizes social justice, interdisciplinary knowledge, and essential skill development, featuring expert instruction and an international field trip to South Africa for practical experience.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. March 19, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£11,200£11,200
EU£25,900£25,900
England£11,200£11,200
Northern Ireland£11,200£11,200
Scotland£11,200£11,200
Wales£11,200£11,200
Channel Islands£11,200£11,200
International£25,900£25,900

Requirements

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Modules

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About

This course focuses on the application of human rights discourse and tools across various fields, including development, humanitarianism, conflict transformation, the environment, and public health.

Target Audience

Designed for practitioners and aspiring professionals, the course aims to engage participants in applied human rights.

Course Content

  • Social Justice: Exploring how human rights can promote social justice in law, policy, and activism.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrating knowledge from human rights, development, conflict, and other areas.
  • Skill Development: Acquiring essential skills for a career in human rights, including
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Subject Area Information

International Social Policy is a multidisciplinary field that examines the development, implementation, and impact of social policies across different countries and regions. This discipline integrates perspectives from sociology, political science, economics, and international relations to understand how social policies are formulated and their effects on global populations.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to International Social Policy

  • 2. Comparative Social Policy

  • 3. Globalization and Social Policy

  • 4. Social Policy and Development

  • 5. Human Rights and Social Policy

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Policy Formulation
  • Cross-Cultural Competence

Career

A discipline in International Social Policy equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze, develop, and implement social policies on a global scale. The interdisciplinary nature of the field opens up diverse career opportunities in government, international organizations, NGOs, and academia.

Potential Professions
  • Policy Analyst

    Working for government agencies, think tanks, or international organizations to analyze and develop social policies.

  • Social Researcher

    Conducting research for academic institutions, NGOs, or private sector organizations.

  • International Development Consultant

    Advising on social policy issues in developing countries.

  • Human Rights Advocate

    Working with organizations to promote and protect human rights through social policy.

  • Public Health Administrator

    Designing and implementing health policies at local, national, or international levels.

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