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This Masters in Public and Urban Policy is designed for people interested in how policy decisions are made and how they impact on the real world. There is a focus on urban issues nationally and globally, and opportunities to study other significant public policy fields. It will equip you to make an effective contribution to policy making, policy implementation and policy research and evaluation in a broad range of fields. It will develop your understanding of governance, urban change and policies which support sustainable development.
Key facts
* MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
* PgDip9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
Career prospects
Career opportunities include working within central or local Government, the public or voluntary sector in a policy making or evaluation role. You would also be equipped to proceed to a PhD in a policy related subject.
The programme combines a mix of core courses, with a range of options offered to allow flexibility for you to develop your own interests and specialism. In addition you are allowed to select courses from across the School of Social and Political Sciences. It is designed to allow either full-time or part-time (day release) study, being taught in intensive half-day blocks. It is an interdisciplinary course, delivered by academics at the cutting edge of their fields and uses a broad range of methods (lectures, seminars, projects, discussions, workshops) to provide a rich learning experience.
Throughout the programme there is an emphasis on practical problems and acting in the real world. This is reinforced by contributions from a range of senior, experienced practitioners and policy makers from a broad range of organisations, who enhance understanding of real world problems and solutions.
It is delivered over 2 semesters followed by an independent research project where you can research a topic in more depth.
All assessments are extended written assignments there are no exams.
Core Courses
* Global Cities
* Understanding Public Policy
* Governance and Markets
* Evidence, Evaluation and Policy
* Social Science research methods
Optional Courses
* Regenerating Cities
* International Urban Challenges
* Designing Places
* Crime and Community Safety
* Understanding Health Policy
* Sustainable Housing Development
* Housing and the Inclusive Society
* Flexibility, depending on timetable to take courses from elsewhere in the School of Political and Social Sciences.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.