MSc Social Policy in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Join our program to enhance your expertise in key social policy areas while gaining advanced research methodology training. Deepen your understanding of modern welfare challenges and policy responses, while building research capabilities prized by employers across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. This program also provides essential research training for those pursuing doctoral studies. Program Highlights This curriculum helps you expand your knowledge of social needs and global policy responses while strengthening research capabilities for independent projects in your chosen specialization. Ideal Candidates This program is designed for: - Undergraduate social policy students seeking to advance their knowledge before entering the workforce or continuing education - Graduates from other fields looking to expand their understanding of social welfare issues while developing research skills - Professionals seeking to upgrade their qualifications for career advancement Curriculum Overview The program blends research methodology courses with core disciplinary training and electives. Foundational courses in research design and quantitative/qualitative methods prepare you for the MSc dissertation component. Core classes cover Welfare Concepts and Historical/Contemporary Approaches, complemented by electives reflecting our faculty's specialized research interests. Students may also select relevant courses from other Humanities & Social Sciences graduate programs.