Postgraduate Pathway: Social Policy
How does globalization impact on social welfare provision and planning in different countries? Do issues like poverty and social exclusion, street living and migration need to be culturally and locally specific, or could there be global solutions?
Through this pathway, you’ll explore these and many other issues that will prepare you for a career in social welfare and policy.
The emphasis is on comparative and global analysis, exploring social welfare and planning responses to issues such as street children, criminal justice, and social welfare in areas of political conflict. You’ll have the chance to build and expand on skills relating to policymaking, social sciences, leadership, and strategies of change.
Campus Information
Cambridge
Cambridge attracts those who desire both the experience of the old and the excitement of the new. It's beautiful gothic architecture, main attractions within walking distance, rich history, lush botanic gardens and the tranquil River Cam make it one of the UK’s most visited cities. With it's large student population, Cambridge offers far more than just scenery.
Chelmsford
Having been awarded city status in 2012, Chelmsford has everything that is expected of a 21st Century city, set within a modern environment full of charm and character. Just a 35 minute train ride away from London, Chelmsford is a lively, vibrant city in the historical county of Essex.
Intakes
- Jan
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a student at ARU, we'll help you take practical steps to follow your chosen career path, secure jobs, and work experience, or start a business. We'll also support you in developing key skills for tomorrow's workplace.
Our Employability Service offers career advice and organizes events including CV surgeries and company visits.
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships, or placements.
If you've got a brilliant business idea, you can develop and test it through our virtual support hub. There's also the chance to win start-up funding in our annual Big Pitch competition There're loads of opportunities to gain experience through our thriving student volunteering scheme.
Our Employment Bureau can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies (and boosts your CV).
And finally, you can learn a new language as part of our Anglia Language Programme – available to all ARU students.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree: Pass class
- Completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 or 50%
- Completion of a recognized Bachelor of Engineering, Architecture, Technology, Medicine, Surgery: pass grade
- Completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree: 55%
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
6750 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A