This course is especially suitable for graduates from degrees in social policy, politics, sociology, international studies or other social sciences and from other backgrounds who wish to develop a high quality of graduate level research training in social research methods and policy analysis. The MA in Comparative and International Social Policy is based around a combination of social policy analysis and research training. You will start with a solid introduction to comparative social research methods and social policy analysis. You will then explore how social policy is affected by globalisation. You will finish with a comparative exploration of how emerging governance structures and actors affect the management and delivery of social policy in national and international settings. Your assessment will be continuous and based mainly on essays and reports. You will receive written feedback on all assessed work. There are no exams. The MA in Comparative and International Social Policy develops skills that employers need in a number of areas, especially policy analysis and research.