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Study Details: FT - One Year PT - Two Years
Develop an advanced understanding of how change happens, exploring the changing zeitgeist, and understanding the dynamic nature of social transformation.
Explore the power of public unrest and state responses to the demands for policy change.
Learn about the forces and actors that shape social change, by getting to know the work of public sector organisations (including universities), community groups, think tanks, political parties, and lobby/campaign/activist groups.
Examine real-life examples of social change from the UK and internationally, including topics such as deep-rooted social inequality, universal basic income, (food) poverty, (un)employment, homelessness, and issues of charity/aid.
Gain a deep understanding of theories of social change, and how they relate to the current debates on politics, populism, globalisation, and neoliberalism.
Develop practical skills that will help you apply your knowledge and make an impact in the field of social policy and enhance your research and practice skills.
A lower second-class (2:2) honours degree or above is required.
While industry experience is desirable, it is not essential. You should have a keen interest in the socio-political and socio-economic debates surrounding welfare ideology and provision, and understand how activism and trade unions influence policy development.
International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is proof of this.
The University of Salford welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count.
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Upon graduation, you could explore a variety of job titles and areas, offering a glimpse into your potential career path. You could find yourself typically working in organisations as diverse as:
Local government organisations (including local authorities, transport networks, housing associations etc)
National government (Civil Service roles)
Third/community sector organisations and trade unions
Political organisations (including lobby groups, think tanks and policy developers)
Universities and related education organisations
Programme modules
Understanding Social Change
Making Change Happen
Applied Research for Practice
Social Sciences Postgraduate Dissertation
Option Module
You are able to take one optional module from the core modules on the other courses within this suite of postgraduate courses.
Changing Lives: Living with Justice and Injustice (CJPP)
Supporting Research: Leadership and Impact (ASRM)
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