Master in Social Policy

Tuition fees are 19,000 GBP per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jun 1, 2027.

The Master in Social Policy at Bangor University is a one-year program for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of social policy. This master's degree helps students develop critical thinking and research skills, with a focus on key issues in contemporary social policy.

The curriculum includes modules such as The Research Process, Key Issues in Social Policy, and Health Policies. Students will learn how to construct and critique questionnaires, interpret measurement error, and analyze observational data. They will also engage in various kinds of observational research and record, transcribe, and analyze conversational, textual, and visual data.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Social Policy Analysts, Health Policy Managers, Research Officers, or Welfare Advisors. They can work in industries such as government, healthcare, or non-profit organizations, and can be employed by companies such as the National Health Service or local government agencies.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.