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Social Policy
Director: Dr Derek Kirton
- Admissions: Dr Lavinia Mittion
- 01227 82(4409)
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Cornwallis North East
Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NF
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Overview
Social Policy looks at the ways in which we as a society promote the welfare of individuals and families. You will study some of today's central issues, such as poverty, domestic violence, ill-health, crime, homelessness and child protection. This includes looking both the 'causes' of such problems but also at the policies directed towards them by government and at the role of voluntary and private welfare. You will look at debates over how best to provide health care, how to reduce homelessness, how to balance work and family life, or how to achieve equality for women, minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Apart from achieving the highest ratings for teaching and research, what is distinctive about studying Social Policy at Kent is that the programme is highly flexible and provides a wide range of option choices, offered by leading academics.
What the student says
"The teaching is excellent. I've had help whenever I've needed guidance, and the staff are always available for a chat if you need to talk something over. And when you're introduced to a subject you've never thought about before, the way some lecturers draw you in, it is inspiring."
Karen Steffan, BA in Social Policy Student.
Why choose SSPSSR at Kent
Social Policy teaching staff are at the forefront of their field.They conduct research and publish on a wide range of social policy issues, and their research informs their teaching. At Kent, you will be able to choose from a list of optional modules and these include the latest developments in social policy.
We provide excellent pastoral care and listen to our students.Staff at all levels are friendly, approachable and deeply invested in the learning environment of our students.
We maintain an excellent staff-student ratioThis means you will always be taught in small groups and have real access to your lecturers
We have a vibrant research culture.We run weekly seminar series with outside speakers and host international conferences. Both staff and students contribute to the lively discussions.
KENT announces its Doctoral Programme in Cultural and Global Criminology
As a result of the School's national and international successes in recent postgraduate activities, SSPSSR is pleased to announce that we will be awarding a substantial number of full time PhD Bursaries in the coming months for well qualified students.
Our Social Policy Team
Interested in studying Social Policy with World renowned teachers? Contact Dr Derek Kirton for more information, or view course details.
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Still undecided?
Apart from achieving the highest ratings for teaching and research, what is distinctive about studying Social Policy at Kent is that the programme is highly flexible and provides a wide range of option choices, including those outside the traditional areas of Social Policy.
We place a high emphasis on developing skills, in writing, presentation and in the use of ICT. Our graduates fare extremely well in terms of finding employment, whether in directly related areas such as health, housing, social work, education, research or the voluntary sector, or beyond.
Interested in studying Social Policy with World renowned teachers? Contact Dr Derek Kirton for more information, or view course details.
Social Policy at Kent has a long and
distinguished history and is one of the largest social science research
communities in the country. The
School of Social Policy, Sociology
and Social Research (SSPSSR) is
the largest grouping of scholars in
this field in the UK.
It received top ratings in both the 2001 and 2008 Research Assessment Exercises.
It received top ratings in both the 2001 and 2008 Research Assessment Exercises.