Social Innovation MA

• Overview

  The Social Innovation Master’s degree has been designed to offer a distinctive, innovative qualification that builds skills and competence within the social enterprise sector, alongside developing investable and marketable socially enterprising solutions which address unmet social needs in original and innovative ways.

  We are updating the content on our MA Social Innovation course ready for a September 2019 start. Subject to validation, the course will be available as a one year full-time option. If you would like more information on our proposed course then please contact us study@northampton.ac.uk or international@northampton.ac.uk

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• Course Details

  In today’s increasingly interdependent and rapidly changing world, understanding the transformations of the 21st century that are characterized by uneven development, accelerated globalization, economic uncertainty, entrenched and complex social problems requires an academic approach that is interdisciplinary and focused on both innovation and commercialisation.

  The Programme aims:

  • to develop skills and leadership capability within organisations across all sectors engaged in social innovation, and
  • to develop a pipeline of investable social innovations which are also marketable

  The taught programme is built of eight 20 credit modules which explore particular themes with regard to social innovation and its scaling and sustaining, and a 60 credit work based synthesis module which brings together multiple perspectives into a dissertation or project of the students’ choice specific to the application of social innovation. The whole programme is based on a social venture incubation programme which addresses not only the skills development of the students but also the development of a real social venture which will be both investable and marketable. To achieve this, there will be strong tutoring support supported by access to business support, mentoring, and online resources.

  Students have the opportunity to structure their own learning in a way that benefits their personal development and the development of the organisation in which they are employed.

  The MA Social Innovation comprises of four compulsory modules, specific to this programme, and five designated modules, of which students must successfully complete three.

  Students can also study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Innovation.  To be eligible for this award, the student must successfully complete all compulsory modules (except SOCM069) plus three designated modules.

  Students can also complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Innovation.  To obtain this qualification the student must successfully complete all compulsory modules apart from SOCM069.

  For a full breakdown of the course materials and modules please see the MA Social Innovation NILE site.

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  Assessments

  Assessment is 100% coursework. Module assessments will require fieldwork, research and practical application. Central to the learning strategy is the theme of students taking a high degree of responsibility for their own learning within a context of a work-based learning approach, which enables students to develop themselves and their ideas for social innovation within their own workplace context and gain academic credit for this activity.

• Careers and Events
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    On successful completion of the programme, students will have the skills, knowledge and contacts to further progress their social venture and make a real difference in their communities.

    
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• Requirements

  We are looking for perceptive, entrepreneurial and creative candidates who are self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic about Social Innovation.

  Applicants will normally have an honours degree with a first or upper second classification in an appropriate subject. As part of the application process students will attend an interview.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)
    for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  • Personal Development for Change and Innovation ( Credits)
    Module code: HRMM063

    Core Module Y
  • Policy and Impact of Social Innovation ( Credits)
    Module code: SOCM066

    Core Module Y
  • Social innovation in Practice ( Credits)
    Module code: SOCM068

    Core Module Y
  • Marketing Social Innovation ( Credits)
    Module code: MKTM032

    Core Module N
  • Bold Procurement and Commissioning ( Credits)
    Module code: SOCM067

    Core Module N
  • Accounting and Finance in Social Innovation ( Credits)
    Module code: FINM039

    Core Module N
  • Leading Social Innovation ( Credits)
    Module code: HRMM062

    Core Module N
  • Work-based Project (Negotiated) ( Credits)
    Module code: HRMM064

    Core Module N
  • Work Based Synthesis ( Credits)
    Module code: SOCM069

    Core Module Y
• Further Studies
  • Alumni 20% Discount

    Our Graduate Discount Scheme

    If you have previously studied an undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on Postgraduate course fees.

    Visit our Graduate Discount Scheme page to find out more information and eligibility requirements.

    
  • Postgraduate Loan

    Get funding to study

    If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2018/19 either full-time or part-time you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,609 through Student finance England.

    Visit the GOV website for more information on eligibility.

    
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  • Business and Enterprise

    Opportunities Available

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,300

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/18 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  *Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,150

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,750

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,200

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

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  TD Lewis Scholarship

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• Part Time Study

  Courses offered on a part time basis are an excellent way of gaining a qualification around a busy home life or job. The University of Northampton recognises that many of our students have family and work commitments and offer various courses on a part time study basis, working flexibly around your requirements.

  A lot of our courses can be completed part-time, so you can fit your studies around your life. The majority of part-time and professional courses start in October. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure we have your details before your course starts.

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