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Social & Political Science Social & Political Science Postgraduate Opportunities 2018 Influencing the world since 1583 The University of Edinburgh Social & Political Science Postgraduate Opportunities 2018 01 Helping shape your career 02 Introduction “ Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, more 04 Taught programmes a way of life … I doubt I’ll ever tire of 23 Research at the School of Social & Political Science exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.” 27 Research opportunities Ian Rankin 36 About the School of Social Best-selling author and alumnus & Political Science 37 Facilities and resources 38 Employability and graduate attributes 39 Community 40 Applications and fees 42 Funding 44 Campus map 45 Get in touch www.sps.ed.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh 02 Social & Political Science Postgraduate Opportunities 2018 03 For more than 400 years the University of Influencing the Edinburgh has been changing the world. Our TOP 50 staff and students have explored space, won We’re consistently ranked one of Nobel Prizes and revolutionised surgery. They’ve published era-defining books, run the country, the top 50 universities in the world. world since 1583 rd made life-saving breakthroughs and laid the We’re 23 in the 2018 QS World foundations to solve the mysteries of the universe. University Rankings. Our distinguished alumni include NASA astronaut TH Piers Sellers, former MI5 Director-General Dame 4 Stella Rimington, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy and We’re ranked fourth in the UK for 15 Nov 2017 Katherine Grainger and historical greats such research power, based on research Postgraduate Open Day as philosopher David Hume, suffragist Chrystal quality and breadth.* Macmillan, who founded the Women’s International www.ed.ac.uk/ postgraduate-open-day League for Peace and Freedom, and physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell. 83% International collaboration The majority of our research – 83 per An internationally renowned centre for academic cent – is considered world leading or excellence, we forge world-class collaborations internationally excellent.* with partners such as the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Stanford University, the ND University of Melbourne, Peking University, the 32 University of Delhi and the University of KwaZulu- We’re ranked 32nd in the world for Natal. As a member of the League of European the employability of our graduates.† Research Universities and the Coimbra Group, we link up with leading institutions across Europe. Linking research and commerce £268m We were one of the first UK universities to develop In 2015/16 we won £268 million commercial links with industry, government and in competitive research grants. the professions. Edinburgh Innovations promotes and commercialises our research excellence and can assist you in taking the first step to market, 21 through collaborative research, licensing We’re associated with 21 Nobel Prize technology or consultancy. winners, including physicists Peter Higgs, Charles Barkla and Max Born, medical Enhancing your career researcher Peter Doherty and biologist We are committed to embedding employability Sir Paul Nurse. in your University experience and have one of the Russell Group’s best track records for graduate employment. From volunteering schemes to our TH sector-leading careers service, we provide you with 1 3 opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge We’re ranked 13th in the world’s most and experience, giving you an edge in the international universities.‡ Students competitive job market. from two-thirds of the world’s countries twitter.com/applyedinburgh study here. facebook.com/applyedinburgh youtube.com/edinburghuniversity * Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 † Latest Emerging Global Employability University Ranking instagram.com/applyedinburgh ‡ Times Higher Education: The World's Most International Universities 2017 www.sps.ed.ac.uk Key FT: Full time. PT: Part time. The University of Edinburgh 04 Social & Political Science Postgraduate Opportunities 2018 05 Taught programmes www.ed.ac.uk/pg/780 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/933 Global Health Policy programmes Global Health Policy Health Policy Taught masters programmes Taught The School of Social & Political Science offers a www.ed.ac.uk/pg/384 range of taught postgraduate study options including professional training, online learning, Global Health Policy PgCert 12-24 mths PT MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students) and masters programmes designed to take your Programme description Programme description career to the next level, or prepare you for MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students) This programme situates health, health inequalities and health policy This programme will develop your understanding of, and critical academic research. in a global context. It examines the extent to which health and its engagement with, key challenges in health policy. Both state and non-state Programme description determinants are shaped by social, economic and political processes. actors grapple with how best to promote the health of communities and Over the course of the last decade, global health has received dramatically populations, including the most effective strategies for preventing disease, Most of our programmes are offered as a master of science (MSc) or With its multidisciplinary approach and online learning delivery, this increased attention, both as an emergent academic discipline and in terms ensuring efficient and high quality health care, and reducing health postgraduate certificate (PgCert). However we also offer a master of programme will provide you with a flexible and focused examination of of heightened policy salience. Global health concerns have become a inequalities. These challenges extend beyond the traditional domain of the public policy (MPP) and a master of social work. health, health inequalities and health policy in a global context. Taught masters programmes Taught central component of foreign and security policy and of development health sector, requiring engagement with economic and social policy and a and human rights agendas, and have reshaped debates regarding the Whether you’re from a health or social science background, you’ll range of non-state actors including third sector organisations, commercial We have an intellectually vibrant community at postgraduate level and social impacts of global economic and environmental change. develop a critical awareness of the role of the state, the commercial interests and international agencies. attract a diverse body of students from across the world. Providing a sector, civil society and international organisations in health policy and The programme is designed for individuals interested in a wide range of meeting place for cultures and perspectives is a valuable part of the Finding answers to the key questions confronting global health policy global governance, and an understanding of the challenges confronting health-related roles including government and international agencies, taught postgraduate experience that we offer. and practice is vital. Through this programme you will explore the issues policymakers in addressing health and reducing health inequalities. that shape population health and build the knowledge and skills health advocacy, health administration and health care delivery, Many of our taught postgraduate programmes have a very necessary to address them. Programme structure consultancies, advisory roles, the commercial sector, and health-related interdisciplinary nature with subject areas from across the School and the The programme will be taught through a mix of online activities, research. There is scope for you to specialise in either health systems or From the impact of globalisation and the recent development of influential University coming together to provide a postgraduate learning including video lectures, study guides, self-directed and guided reading, health inequalities, or to follow a broad policy stream. global health partnerships to the complex relationships between health and a range of interactive online reflection and discussion activities. experience that is unique and unrivalled. Health systems is ideal for those seeking work in health care policy, objectives and the trade policies of leading states, you’ll learn to Please visit the programme website for more detailed information on planning or management, in the public or private sectors. Health understand, critically appraise and apply key concepts and theories within the courses typically available. You will become part of a vibrant and Our taught postgraduate programmes are grouped into themes that inequalities is ideal for those seeking to engage with health disparities policy studies, international political economy and public health science. supportive virtual community, and will be taught through a combination reflect our expertise across key areas as well as the demand for highly between and within countries, particularly those relating to inequities in Situated within the Global Public Health Unit, this programme offers of group work and independent study. qualified graduates in these areas: social structures and power. It is particularly suited to those interested in innovative research-led teaching that draws on academic expertise from Career opportunities working in policy, advocacy or research settings with a focus on health disciplines including public health, political science, social policy, economics, • Global Health Policy The programme aims to provide the skills you need to pursue or develop equity. The broad policy
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