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MSc Social Policy (Evidence Synthesis)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

UCL's Social Policy (Evidence Synthesis) MSc has a specialist focus on advanced methods for the systematic review of research, also known as evidence syntheses, and explores how research is combined with professional and community knowledge to support policy decision-making by governments and other national and international organisations around the world. The course offers students the opportunity to conduct systematic reviews of both qualitative and quantitative data, with an emphasis on the challenges and innovations in evidence synthesis, including the use of AI and machine learning tools.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelors' degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a Social Science subject, such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy, Economics or History. If you do not meet these requirements, other considerations, such as relevant work experience, may be taken into account.

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Graduates of previous versions of this course have gained sought-after skills that allowed them to pursue professional careers in academia or policy research, development and analysis.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Policy Engagement for Researchers
  • Understanding the Policy Process
  • Inclusive Research: Theory for Policy and Practice
  • Digital Technologies for Research Evidence Synthesis
  • Systematic Reviews for Policy: Taking a Complexity Perspective
  • Social Problems and Intervention
  • Comparative Social Policy
  • Approaches to Systematic Review Synthesis
  • Individual Dissertation Project (Social Policy)
  • Collaborative Dissertation Project (Social Policy)

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