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Study Details: MSc 2 years part-time distance-learning
Rethink public policy. Explore creative approaches to contemporary public policy strategy, design, and delivery in a global context.
This specialist master’s course is specifically designed for working professionals. It combines online and intensive residential teaching.
By exploring how public policy is made, what shapes it, and how public policy professionals can make a difference, you’ll prepare for a range of policy-related roles in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Learn about contemporary public policy from real-word researchers
You’ll learn from academics with real-world experience in the formulation of public policy, as well as staff from the wider Department of Social & Policy Sciences community. Their teaching will be influenced by contemporary UK and worldwide case studies and research to give you an up-to-date global perspective.
On the course, you will:
You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.
To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, political economy, human or political geography, sociology, economics, international relations, security or area studies.
We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in any area of public policy.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
This course typically helps people in the roles below to advance their careers:
Some recent graduates of this course have gone on to secure the following roles:
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll also be equipped with the relevant skillset for doctoral-level studies or advanced international policymaking.
Year 1
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Year 2
Semester 1
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Semester 2
You’ll start your dissertation or public policy portfolio.
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Summer
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