Social Policy and Law
MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Social Policy and Law MA (Hons) and other courses in at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Social Policy courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Social Policy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £20500 | £26500 | £35500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £25000 | £21000 - £31000 | £27500 - £43500 |
All Social Policy courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Social Policy
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £22223 | £22603 | £27573 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19055 - £28010 | £17675 - £29382 | £20553 - £37796 |
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Course Description
This popular joint degree programme provides a grounding in both Social Policy and Law, two subjects which complement and enrich each other.
The joint MA in Social Policy and Law aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts and rules of Law.
Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh will enable you to engage with confidence in many of the political debates of our time.
We deal with a wide array of areas such as:
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health
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welfare
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labour markets
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education
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family and childhood
We discuss how policies affect our civic culture through studying political engagement and citizen participation.
Our programme will equip you with the knowledge to understand how policies affect society and the economy, but it will also enable you to critically assess how policies are made and what actors and processes influence the policy making process.
Why Edinburgh?
You will be taught by staff members who are passionate about conducting research that has strong applications to the world outside academia.
We work closely with:
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governments
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NGOs
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third sector and interest representation groups
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international organisations
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other external actors
International comparative analyses are one of our main strengths. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with empirical research skills, so that you can become a critical researcher yourself.
Take a Social Policy degree at the University of Edinburgh and you will be challenged to re-evaluate how you look at politics, society and the economy with the ability to improve others' understanding as well.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Social Policy and Law, MA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Policy and Law MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Policy
All Social Policy courses of The University of Edinburgh
Qualification requirements
Required subjects: A Levels: English Literature, English Language or combined English at B. English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at A or 7, are accepted in place of A Level English.
AAAA-AABB by end of S5 or AAAA-AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: English at B.
36 points with 665 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5.
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | 92 or above with 20 in each section (including Special Home Edition). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with 162 in each component. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with 162 in each component. | |
| Trinity ISE | ISE II with a distinction in all four components. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Social Policy and Law, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Policy and Law MA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £23100 | year 1 |
| International | £23100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK RUK rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union EU students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #2
- #14
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #101
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
