Master of Arts in Social Policy
- Level
- Masters(MNQF Level 9)
- Duration
- 1.5 years(3 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes ()
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 34,700
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Blended))
previous Intake
Overview
The Master of Arts in Social Policy (MSSP) is designed to prepare professionals for policy leadership in national and local government, non-government organization, civil society organizations, research institutions and other similar settings with focus on the rights of the child. The course is targeted for early and mid-career professionals engaged in policy work in a wide variety of organizational settings; recent recipients of a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences who wish to develop policy skills; and students pursuing other advanced degrees related to Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Law and Economics.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) A related Bachelor's Degree; OR
- ii) A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
Alternative Entry
- i) 25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master's Program. OR
- ii) 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master's Program
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SOC503 Introduction to Social Policy (CORE) | Introduction to Social Policy | Nil | 20 Introduction to Social Policy (CORE) (20) (20) | 3,540 3,540 |
POL501 Human Rights and the Human Rights-based Approach to Development (CORE) | Nil | 4,960 4,960 | |||
SOC507 Social Protection: Principles and Practices (CORE) | Nil | 3,540 3,540 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 12,040 12,040 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ACC501 Public Finance and Social Budgeting (CORE) | Public Finance and Social Budgeting | Nil | 20 Public Finance and Social Budgeting (CORE) (20) (20) | 4,960 4,960 |
SOC505 Equity, Children and Vulnerable Groups (CORE) | Nil | 3,540 3,540 | |||
SOC607 Research and Evaluation Methods (CORE) | Nil | 3,540 3,540 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 12,040 12,040 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SOC609 Policy Analysis Exercise (CORE) | Policy Analysis Exercise | SOC607 | 60 Policy Analysis Exercise (CORE) (60) (60) | 10,620 10,620 |
| Semester Total | 60 | 10,620 10,620 |
| Course Total | 180 CP | Total: 34,700 34,700 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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Careers
Policy Analyst Policy Advisor/Consultant Advocacy and Campaign Manager Government Relations Specialist Social Policy Planner Social Policy Consultant Policy Communications Specialist