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Health and Social Policy – (M.A.)
London Metropolitan University
Department of Applied Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,414 - ≈ € 11,759 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of London Metropolitan University
This course examines the social, political and economic context within which health and social services operate, locating this within the advanced study of social policy. A particular feature of the curriculum is its focus on policy, management and collaborative working structures in the context of regulation, evaluation and accountability frameworks for service delivery. It also provides a comparative analysis in which UK priorities and developments can be contrasted with issues and policies in other countries.
The course is designed to meet the needs of those working in health and welfare services as practitioners, managers or administrators. The student group is therefore multidisciplinary, and most course members combine study with full-time work. The course is also suitable for graduates with a research interest in the changing nature of health and social care in the new mixed economy of welfare. The course has recently been re-validated and re-focused. It now offers increased opportunities for you to combine your study of health and social policy with specialist modules in evaluation, management, social work practice, regeneration or public health.
Contents
An MA is awarded to students who successfully complete four core modules, two options and a triple-module dissertation.
Core modules: * Developments and Management in Community Care or Children and Changing Families: research and policy
* Issues in Contemporary Health Policy
* Social Structures and Policies
* Social Research: principles and practice
Examples of optional modules include: * Care Planning and Implementation
* Evaluation Strategies
* Health in the City
* Managing Public Services
* Urban Regeneration: policy and practice
One option can be chosen as a free module from another Masters course in the University.
You also complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words within the area of health and social policy under the supervision of a personal tutor.
AssessmentIncludes essays, seminar papers, mini-projects and a 'seen' examination.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good Honours degree in a relevant subject discipline such as sociology, psychology, the social sciences or politics is the normal entry requirement. However, the overriding criterion is the ability to demonstrate the knowledge base, academic skills and motivation to benefit from and succeed in an advanced level award. Hence applicants with lower qualifications but substantial work or voluntary experience in a relevant area may be considered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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