International Social Welfare

Course description

The Masters in International Social Welfare is distinctive in the ways in which it: develops a conceptual and theoretical understanding of global social issues, with a particular focus on the role of social work and social policy in addressing poverty and inequality and promoting human rights, social justice and social development, provides a knowledge and understanding that will enable you to work in a variety of different social work and social development settings at local, national and international levels. You'll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of global social issues and relate this knowledge to developments in a context of relevance to you, be that your own country or profession. Case study material from a variety of social work and social policy settings will provide a unique opportunity to explore the complexities, challenges and dilemmas experienced by professionals in the fields of social work and social policy.

Ranked 3rd in the UK for Social Policy (Guardian 2023)

Subjects

• Humanities