Public Policy and Management

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This programme combines courses that examine the policy making process, policy analysis and evaluation and real world public policy challenges, with professional management courses It aims to develop future public sector leaders who understand both the organisational contexts and challenges that face governments, and the processes and politics of policy formation and delivery. We aim to produce graduates who are independent critical thinkers, and able to work in a wide range of organisational contexts and roles.

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, policy advice and development roles, or policy evaluation and assessment. Core management skills equip students for a wide range of roles across the private and public sector.

This programme combines core courses in public policy and management with a range of options, designed to allow you to develop expertise in core public policy fields. It is designed to allow you to study on either a full time or part-time (day release) basis, with courses taught in intensive half-day blocks. It is an inter-disciplinary programme, taught by academics at the cutting edge of their field and uses a broad range of methods, and inputs from external experts, to provide a rich learning experience. Throughout the programme there is an emphasis on acting in the real world, and understanding the complexities of real world problems and solutions.

Teaching takes place over two semesters, followed by an independent research project where you can research an issue of interest to you in more depth.

Core courses

* Understanding public policy
* Managing strategic change
* Governance and markets
* Project management
* Evaluation, evidence and policy
* Methods of social research
* Managing innovation and creativity.

Optional courses include

* Understanding health policy
* International urban challenges
* Urban theory and research
* Sustainable housing development
* Regenerating cities.

Subject to timetable and agreement with the programme director, you may also choose from the wide range of postgraduate courses available within the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.Good candidates from other disciplines are also considered.Candidates with extensive relevant professional experience, but with a lower degree, may also apply and will be considered on an individual basis.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.