Public Policy

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 8.81 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 18.8 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jun 1, 2025
201–250 place StudyQA ranking:16237 Duration:1 year

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Multidisciplinary in scope, this MA aims to give a deep understanding of the creation and impact of public policy across institutions at local, national, regional and global levels.

You will benefit from distinctive synergies arising from a school specialising in both economics and politics. The MA offers strong training coupled with the ability to specialise in pathways including welfare social policy, sustainable environments, international development and emerging markets, security and rights) or to study flexibly across them. You can also undertake an extended project linked to a work placement.

The course is designed to appeal to those wishing to follow careers in public service or NGOs, including international agencies. A particular strength of this course is the link between theory and applications of public policy, with many application classes given by UK government analysts and with a strong series of Policy in Practice seminars.

Modules include:

  • Economics of public policy
  • Politics of public policy
  • Economics of social policy
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Economics of health and ageing

Requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
  • You are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree in politics, economics, international relations or a related field (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). Students with practical experience in the field are also encouraged to apply.

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.

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Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships 
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