Social Policy and Administration

In 2010, the Chair of Social Work and Social Technologies at Yerevan State University developed the Master’s Programme in Social Policy and Administration, which was introduced in the 2011/2012 academic year.

Social policy is a strategy for addressing social problems aimed at ensuring the security, education, healthcare, employment, and well-being of all members of society. It determines how states and societies respond to social, demographic, and economic changes, as well as to the challenges of poverty, migration, and globalization. Social policy defines the strategy for providing citizens — from childhood to old age — with social services and support.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the full-time mode of study will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the “Regulations on Admission to the Master’s Programmes of Yerevan State University (full-time and part-time modes of study)”.

More details at the “Admissions” section.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to analyze and systematize processes in general and sector-specific areas of social policy; make decisions and forecasts regarding specific branches of social policy; develop social programmes at both national and regional levels; design procedures and methodologies necessary for the implementation of social programmes; introduce innovative technologies for the implementation of social policy in order to ensure effective social work within social services; organize, coordinate, and manage the establishment and effective operation of social services. 

Programme Advantages

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will acquire knowledge of the relationship between social work and social policy, various fields of social policy, and the programmes implemented within them. Graduates will develop skills in project design, service development, planning, management, and research.

Through the courses offered within the Master’s Programme in Social Policy and Social Administration, students acquire knowledge and practical skills related to the development, implementation, and analysis of social policy, as well as the management of organizations operating in the social sector.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master’s Programme in Social Policy and Social Administration have the opportunity to work in various ministries and state non-commercial organizations of the Republic of Armenia, as well as in community structures and local and international non-governmental organizations.

Graduates of the programme may continue their studies in the postgraduate programmes of the Faculty of Sociology at Yerevan State University, as well as in other related academic programmes.