Social Policy and Law, MA (Hons)

This popular joint MA Social Policy and Law programme provides a strong foundation in two complementary fields, fostering advanced knowledge of legal theory, concepts, and rules alongside social policy.At the University of Edinburgh, social policy equips you to engage confidently in contemporary political debates across areas like health, welfare, labour markets, education, and family/childhood. You will explore policy impacts on society, economy, and civic culture through political engagement and citizen participation, while critically assessing policy-making processes and influences. Close collaborations with governments, NGOs, third-sector groups, and international organisations— including ties to Scottish, UK, European, and global institutions—immerse you in current developments. Emphasising international comparative analyses and empirical research skills, the programme challenges you to re-evaluate politics, society, and the economy, enhancing your ability to inform others.