MA (Hons) German and Social Policy in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The German-speaking regions boast a rich social and political heritage. Combining German with Social Policy creates an outstanding joint honors program that integrates:

the study of a contemporary language within its cultural, societal, and governmental framework
the allocation of social welfare and quality of life across communities, along with the policies shaping these distributions
elective courses spanning diverse academic fields
Throughout our four-year curriculum, including an international year, you'll develop professional competencies in all German language aspects, such as:

comprehension and interpretation
composition and translation
verbal communication and public speaking
Beyond language acquisition, you'll delve into German literature, cinema, and drama, examining these art forms against the backdrop of historical and political evolution from the 1700s to modern day.

New learners enroll in our German 1A introductory course, while those with significant prior language experience typically begin with German 1B.

By graduation, you'll have honed advanced linguistic, critical, and analytical capabilities sufficient for completing a thesis or extended research paper.
Your studies will concentrate on societal and economic transformations—their catalysts and societal impacts.

While examining policy formulation, you'll explore decision-making procedures in the UK and the role of global organizations like the EU and OECD.

Our curriculum addresses numerous policy domains, including:

healthcare and social services
education systems and employment markets
family structures and youth development
Cross-national comparative studies represent a key strength of our program, with significant emphasis placed on equipping students with practical research methodologies.