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MSc - Master of Science
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Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
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SEP
2 Years
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The MSc Comparative Public Policy provides intensive analytical training in the systematic comparison of social and public policies from an international perspective. It helps develop substantive knowledge in a wide range of policy fields around topical issues such as: policy evaluation policy learning policy transfer Amid the ongoing global public policy challenges, we offer the ideal environment in which to observe contemporary public policy developments and learn from diverse international experiences. What will I learn? You’ll focus on variation in national policy patterns within and beyond Europe, with a view to understanding how and why nations differ in their social and public policies and what they can learn from each other’s experience in key contemporary policy concerns, including: labour market work-life balance health social care inequality and welfare issues education policy child-oriented policy and practice
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, preferably in a social science or other relevant discipline.
Entrance to this programme is competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
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£17,100 per year
Students from Domestic
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£17,100 per year
Students from England
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£17,100 per year
Students from Wales
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£17,100 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£30,500 per year
Students from EU
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£30,500 per year
Students from International
Standard single room - 9950 per year
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