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Postgraduate degrees

The Institute of Applied Social Studies (IASS) offer a range of taught programmes for graduates to take forward their interests in the fields of social work, social policy and professional practice, including those prepararing to undertake a research degree or looking towards a career in research.

New Migration and Social Policy MA/Diploma/Certificate

Postgraduate
Full time, part time

The MA New Migration and Social Policy will explore the social, economic and political effects of the new era of migration and consequent emerging superdiversity. It will analyse the multiple variables displayed by different migrants in terms of age and gender profiles, as well [more...]

Social Policy MA/Diploma/Certificate

Postgraduate
Taught
Full time, part time

The MA Social Policy aims to introduce you to the study of social policyboth from a British and international perspective. It explores the subject within the context of broader political, social, economic and demographic developments. The programme is designed for those [more...]

Social Policy PhD/MPhil

Postgraduate
Doctoral research
Full time, part time

All our research degrees involve appropriate postgraduate research training modules, which are agreed with the supervisor and the Institute Research Student Coordinator, and which are assessed. In addition, we hold regular research student workshops and seminars and [more...]

Applied Social Research Doctorate (SocScD)

Postgraduate
Continuing professional development, combined research and taught
Part time

Applied Social Research is an ESRC recognised taught doctorate which is designed for those who are involved in the practical aspects of social policy and practice in a wide range of settings. It aims to develop critical reflection on participants' policy, practice and [more...]

Policy into Practice MA/Diploma/Certificate

Postgraduate
Taught
Full time, part time

The study of Policy into Practice concerns the development and nature of government interventions aimed at ensuring the welfare needs of their populations are met, and the ways those interventions are put into effect. Starting from an examination of UK social policy, the [more...]

Policy into Practice (with Integrated Placement) MA/PG Diploma

Postgraduate
Taught
Full time

This programme has been designed primarily for international students who are government officers with work experience in social policy areas. It includes a work-based placement within one or more public, private or third sector organisations in the West Midlands [more...]

Social Research (Social Policy) MA/Diploma

Postgraduate
Taught
Full time, part time

Social Research (Social Policy) MA/Diploma is recognised by the ESRC as a research training programme designed to provide participants with a sound background in overall research design and the most up-to-date training in methods and data collection and analysis. The core [more...]

Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) MA/Diploma

Postgraduate
Taught
Full time, part time

The MA Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) is recognised by the ESRC as a research training pathway designed to provide participants with a sound background in overall research design and the most up-to-date training in methods, including data [more...]

Leadership and Management for Social Care MA/Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate
Taught, continuing professional development
Part time

The Leadership and Management for Social Care MA/PG Diploma provides critically aware and research-based knowledge relating to the crucial areas of leadership and management practice for social care. It is designed to provide this as flexibly as possible, in order [more...]

Leadership and Management for Social Work MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Post-qualifying (Higher Specialist) Award

Postgraduate
Continuing professional development, taught
Part time

Leadership and Management for Social Work provides critically aware and research-based knowledge relating to the crucial areas of leadership and management practice for social work. It is designed to provide this as flexibly as possible, in order to meet a broad range of [more...]

Social Work MA

Postgraduate
Continuing professional development, taught
Full time

The MA Social Work enables those with a BA degree to obtain the new professional qualification in Social Work, as well as a Masters degree. The University of Birmingham is the oldest running social work education programme in the country and we are proud of our history. [more...]

Integrated Study (Social Sciences) PhD

Postgraduate
Doctoral research
Full time

This four-year PhD programme is designed for individuals wishing to develop advanced knowledge and skills in social science research design and methods through a mixture of coursework and independent research with supervisory support. The programme is particularly [more...]

Policy into Practice suite of programmes

We are offering a suite of programmes designed primarily for international students who are government officers or policy officers, researchers or practitioners in non-governmental organisations who have work experience in social policy areas.