MSc Politics and Public Policy
University of Aberdeen
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This programme equips students with the necessary expertise and skills for careers in politics and policymaking in government, business, third-sector organisations, the media, the research sector, and international institutions.Students will gain a deep understanding of key problems and issues in contemporary politics and the practice of public policy. Explore how diverse political actors influence the political agenda, how the policy process works, the challenges facing policy-makers, how ...Read more

This programme equips students with the necessary expertise and skills for careers in politics and policymaking in government, business, third-sector organisations, the media, the research sector, and international institutions.Students will gain a deep understanding of key problems and issues in contemporary politics and the practice of public policy. Explore how diverse political actors influence the political agenda, how the policy process works, the challenges facing policy-makers, how policy evolves, and the impact of public policy.

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10/279
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23rd
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30th
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21 Oct 25

I don’t think we can move the campus from king street to somewhere else as it is historical but overall the campus is around a somewhat dangerous..Read more

SR
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21 Oct 25

The best experience is with my peers in my lectures and tutorials as we learn well of each other and the teachers. The worst experience is high price for food shopping and..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted.

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£11,100 per year

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£23,000 per year

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£23,000 per year

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21 Oct 25
Legal Studies and Politics - MA (Hons)
I don’t think we can move the campus from king street to somewhere else as it is historical but overall the campus is around a somewhat dangerous...
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Economics and Politics - MA (Hons)
The best experience is with my peers in my lectures and tutorials as we learn well of each other and the teachers. The worst experience is high price for food shopping and...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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