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Master of Social Policy

University of Lancashire

  • Preston, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year conversion programme giving honours-level knowledge of social policy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Policy can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Postgraduate training in social work and other social professions
  • Applied social science research
  • Management and policy roles

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time conversion programme (part-time over two or more years is possible) giving graduates of any discipline honours-degree-level knowledge in social policy
  • Preparing them for postgraduate study or entry to professional programmes such as social work training.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree at lower second class (2:2) UK honours level or equivalent
  • Or an equivalent professional qualification
  • Some courses need a related subject
  • A 2:1 (conversion courses)
  • Professional registration or experience. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree (minimum lower second class or equivalent) or equivalent professional qualification, Some courses add professional registration, Interview or work experience

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 5
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 105
  • Cambridge 180
  • Institutional test 65%

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements
  2. English requirement and deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Create an account and apply through the postgraduate online application portal. Provide transcripts
  3. Referee details and a personal statement where asked. Interview only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,250 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPreston Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health, Social Work and Sport
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2026

    17 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.