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Learn with us to broaden your understanding of modern challenges in social welfare and wellbeing, along with how policies address these issuesgain expertise and research capabilities highly sought after by employers across public, nonprofit, and corporate sectorsreceive advanced research training essential for pursuing doctoral studiesprovides students with the chance to expand their knowledge of crucial social policy matters while mastering sophisticated research methodologiesProgram highlightsThis program helps you deepen your comprehension of the elements influencing societal needs and various global approaches to addressing them. You'll strengthen your research abilities and conduct an independent study on a subject of your choosing.The MSc's research component has received ESRC accreditation (through the Scottish Graduate School in Social Sciences) as appropriate preparation for doctoral research in social sciences.Intended audienceThis research methods course is designed for:undergraduate social policy students seeking to build on their foundation before entering the workforce or continuing educationgraduates from other fields wanting to enhance their grasp of social welfare topics while developing research competenciesworking professionals looking to refresh their knowledge and skills for career advancementaspiring PhD candidates, including those applying for Scottish Graduate School in Social Sciences funding opportunities
First or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Social Policy or a related discipline.
For postgraduate studies, the University of Strathclyde requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent. Tests are valid for two years.
TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.