MA Social Policy careers

How can we take real steps towards meeting the global need for healthcare, housing, and education? The study of social policy is one answer that can get us closer to said goal.

For aspiring specialists, the sheer scope of the subject means that it holds relevance across public, private, and third sector organisations. This means that you can find work relating to social research, policy making, and welfare provision in a wide range of areas – both locally and internationally.

From sustainability to crime prevention to childcare, there’s plenty of potential for you to establish a career in a field you feel passionately about.

Of course, your MA in Social Policy will equip you with the tools needed to accomplish this. In addition to developing analytical and research skills, you can also look forward to nurturing lifetime learning abilities to continue evolving alongside your career.

UCLan Career Services

All our students have full use of the UCLan Careers Service and, if you’re ever in the area, you can also book an appointment to visit the Preston Campus Careers Service in person.

Through the UCLan Careers Service, you can access:

• E-guidance

• Telephone appointments

• Online information resources

• Online interview practice

• Job vacancy portal

• Online career courses

• Online CV builder

• Blackboard career resources

• Psychometric testing

• Alumni connect

• Careers blog and webinars

• Campus events and careers fairs

Thinking ahead: questions to ask before starting your course 

To make the most of your degree, it’s helpful to start your studies with a good idea of at you’d like to gain from them.

While you don’t need to know the answers to all these questions, they may prompt you to think more about your aims for the course, and how you can achieve them.

• What are your long-term career objectives, and how can this degree help with them? 

• Is there a particular sector or field you’d prefer to work in? 

• Do you plan on moving to a different country or region to take on such roles? 

• How will your studies build upon your strengths and work on your weaknesses? 

• What benefits can your current educational or career experience bring to your learning? 

Remember, you can also get in touch with our Course Advisers for more information about the programme and the career opportunities it can provide. You can fill out the form at the bottom of this page, email them via onlinestudy@uclan.ac.uk, or call +44 (0)1772 925 931