Economic & Social History / Social & Public Policy (SocSci), MA (Hons)

Economic and social history examines how societies evolve in their economic activities and social structures, focusing on past ways of living and working and their influence on the modern world. This degree can be combined with a language, including a year abroad.Social and public policy addresses global challenges such as poverty, inequality, housing, health, technology, and sustainability. It draws on concepts from political science, sociology, and economics to analyze how governments develop responses to meet people's needs, welfare, and wellbeing.