研究福利安排是我们所做工作的基本组成部分。福利国家和其他寻求满足人类需求的机构，都面临着人口老龄化，家庭生活和工作方式的变化，移民和经济危机等巨大挑战。在全球化和相互依存的世界中，这些问题只能从解释了这些共同压力和进程的国际角度来理解，但也必须承认并参与提供福利的国家传统和机构的多样性。国际社会政策课程采用政策分析方法，使您对与国际社会政策有关的当前辩论，理论和概念有更深入的了解。
The programme takes a critical approach to the study of International Social Policy to provide an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts in a vibrant area of study and research. Drawing on world leading research expertise, you learn to analyse how national and global forces interact to shape the trajectories of welfare system development. The programme involves critical discussions of how welfare states meet human needs and delve into the enormous challenges posed by social changes. You explore key fields of policy including health, migration, social care and labour market related policy. Methodological training is central to the programme, covering critical thinking and applied qualitative and quantitative technical skills.<br><br>Building on Kent's success as the region's leading institution for student employability, we place considerable emphasis on you gaining specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills. We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis, policy development and interpretation, independent thought, writing and presentation, as well as time management and leadership skills. You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of social and public policy is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.