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Master of Social Policy

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

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 (2 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

Second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas equivalent judged by the Registrar; English: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component unless the course page states otherwise.

Accepted academic background

Second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, Or an equivalent overseas degree; Some courses ask for First or Upper Second (e.g. MSc Physiotherapy) or other subject requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 64
Cambridge 176
Oxford Test of English 130

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
Completed application materials
Curriculum vitae
And personal statement or statement of purpose.

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,325 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£8,663 GBP

Program details

Campus	Hope Park
Faculty or school	School of Education and Social Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
20 Nov 2026
6 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.