StudyQA — Master: International Public Policy — Queen Mary University of London

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How does the policy making process work at the international level?
Why are some global problems, such as poverty, so difficult to solve?
How might states, international organisations, NGOs and the private sector better cooperate to solve global problems?

Combining the study of international relations with an analysis of public policy formulation and state governance, this programme will provide you with an advanced understanding of how political institutions and processes operate in international politics, and how policy is made. You will be introduced to central issues such as theories of the policy-making process, alongside current themes and issues in international politics.

This programme will:

Provide a strong core training in international relations and public policy
Allow you to choose from a wide range of option modules that best reflect your interests
Develop a strong grasp of the theoretical tools and empirical evidence necessary for an in-depth understanding of policy-making in international politics.

Why study your MSc in International Public Policy at QMUL?

The School of Politics and International Relations is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting excellent and innovative teaching and research amongst its faculty, and to fostering independent learning and critical thinking among our students.

We are placed 14th in the country for the percentage of our 3* and 4* research outputs (the best published research), meaning that you will be personally taught by academics who are leaders in their field. The diversity of our staff and students, and the local area, mean that Queen Mary is a great place to study international public policy.

An innovative approach to policy making within the field of international politics, with special attention paid to the organisation and institutions of global governance
Flexible programme with a large number of optional modules
Taught by research active faculty members who are expert in cutting-edge areas such as the politics of global health, World Bank policy, and the rise of emerging powers in the developing world
Close to the heart of UK politics, the School enjoys close links to practitioners in London.
There is also the Mile End Institute, a major policy centre at Queen Mary University of London. Drawing on its unique location within a Russell Group University situated in London’s East End, it brings together policymakers, academics and diverse local communities to address the major political challenges in the UK.

The MSc in International Public Policy is currently available for one year full-time study, or two years part-time study. You will study a combination of compulsory modules and also have a choice of optional modules. You will also complete a dissertation of 12,000 words.

Compulsory modules:

International Public Policy: Concepts and Practice
Theories of the Policy-making Process
Political Analysis
Dissertation

Optional modules:

Case Studies EU Policy Making
Implementation and Evaluation
Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development
International Security: War and Peace in a Global Context

Requirements

A minimum of an upper-second class honours degree in Politics or a related discipline.
IELTS 7.0
Degree transcripts. Please provide a transcript of your degree(s). If you have not yet completed your degree please provide a transcript of your results achieved to date.
If your degree was from an overseas institution, you should supply a transcript of your marks for each year of your studies and a copy of your degree certificate together with a certified translation if the document is not in English. Please note that original documentation will be required before you enrol. International applicants are also advised to include high school transcripts
Please provide the contact details of two referees, at least one reference must be from an academic referee who is in a position to comment on the standard of your academic work and suitability for postgraduate level study. Where appropriate, a second referee can provide comment on your professional experience.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume
Statement of purpose. Your statement of purpose should explain why you want to study your chosen programme and how it will help your life and career. This should typically be one side of A4 paper.