不再可能孤立地研究国家社会政策。全球相互联系在包括经济学，政治和自然环境在内的各个领域都在增加和加强。本课程介绍了比较性社会政策以及来自世界各地的福利改革的最新进展。您将比较发达福利国家（例如欧洲国家）的福利模型，并探讨近期发展和辩论对发展中国家的相关性。本课程还考虑了社会政策的未来和比较分析。通过研究方法的培训，您不仅可以评估政策成果的有效性和效率，还可以评估其更广泛的社会经济和政治背景。
On our International Social Policy MA/PGDip course, you'll explore topics like discrimination in a multicultural world, social policies in less developed countries, international migration, welfare policies from around the globe, and the role of international agendas and organisations in international and national social policy.<br><br>You'll be able to critically evaluate policies and understand their socio-economic and political consequences, and use your knowledge to advise how these outcomes can be improved to ensure a more equal society.<br><br>You will be taught by experts who are influencing policy and procedures such as:<br><br>social security in the UK and the EU<br>family policies and gender issues<br>migration and refugees<br>We also have internship and placement opportunities available with local and international NGOs and public sector organisations.<br><br>This course will set you up for a career in international development, local and national governments, social services or journalism.