Health and Social Policy (MA)

Overview

This course examines the social, political and economic context within which health and social services operate, locating this within the advanced study of social policy. A particular feature of the curriculum is its focus on policy, management and collaborative working structures in the context of regulation, evaluation and accountability frameworks for service delivery. It also provides a comparative analysis in which UK priorities and developments can be contrasted with issues and policies in other countries.
The course is designed to meet the needs of those working in health and welfare services as practitioners, managers or administrators. The student group is therefore multidisciplinary, and most course members combine study with full-time work. The course is also suitable for graduates with a research interest in the changing nature of health and social care in the new mixed economy of welfare. The course has recently been re-validated and re-focused. It now offers increased opportunities for you to combine your study of health and social policy with specialist modules in evaluation, management, social work practice, regeneration or public health.

Faculty of Social and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

A good Honours degree in a relevant subject discipline such as sociology, psychology, the social sciences or politics is the normal entry requirement. However, the overriding criterion is the ability to demonstrate the knowledge base, academic skills and motivation to benefit from and succeed in an advanced level award. Hence applicants with lower qualifications but substantial work or voluntary experience in a relevant area may be considered.

Course contents

An MA is awarded to students who successfully complete four core modules, two options and a triple-module dissertation.

Core modules:

• Understanding Health Policy
• Social Structures and Policies Alternative Core Global Social Policies
• Social Research: principles and practice
• Ethical Issues in Healthcare

Examples of optional modules include:

• Care Planning and Implementation
• Evaluation Strategies
• Health in the City
• Managing Public Services
• Urban Regeneration: policy and practice

One option can be chosen as a free module from another Masters course in the University. You also complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words within the area of health and social policy under the supervision of a personal tutor.

Read more details about the modules

Assessment

Includes essays, seminar papers, mini-projects and a 'seen' examination.

Careers

Excellent for professionals within the health and welfare services, or those wishing to learn more about these fields and aiming to advance their careers. It is also an opportunity to conduct an advanced, in-depth study of a particular aspect of social policy and health and welfare that interests you. Graduates can also progress to further related study

Student profiles

Read a student profile: Chikuta Chibule