Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant or social science discipline, such as sociology, social policy, politics, international relations, or development studies The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	sheffield.ac.uk/..-social-change-policy-ma

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Core modules

Qualitative Methods
International Social Change and Social Problems
International Social Change: Analysing Policy Responses
Introduction to Social Statistics
Methods for International Social and Policy Analysis

Optional modules

International Childhoods – Rights, Policies and Practices
Children, Families and Welfare States
Advanced Quantitative Methods in Comparative Research
Globalisation and New Labour Market Risks
Global Ageing: Demography and Policy
Migration and Mobility: International Policy Perspectives
Dissertation in International Social Change and Policy
Dissertation (with Internship)

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Laboratory classes
Small-group work
Problem-solving exercises

Assessment

Exams
Oral presentations
Posters
Portfolio work
Dissertation