Public Policy MSc
University of Strathclyde
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Study with usexplore various conceptual and methodological tools and their connections to real-world problemsgain a range of useful research and analysis skillsfreedom in dissertation topic to focus on any area of public policy provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policyideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhDJanuary and September start dates availableWhy this ...Read more

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explore various conceptual and methodological tools and their connections to real-world problems

gain a range of useful research and analysis skills

freedom in dissertation topic to focus on any area of public policy

provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy

ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD

January and September start dates available

Why this course?

Our MSc in Public Policy provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy. Youll explore the various methodological tools and their connections to real world problems facing governments and related organisations. Youll also gain a range of key skills including:

analytical and critical thinking

research management

data analysis

report writing and presentation

The course is ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD.

What youll study

The course is organised into core and optional classes. The core classes provide an introduction to the theory and practice of public policy, as well as a range of skills and methodologies to design, conduct and report on social research. In addition, you'll undertake a research project dissertation.

Work placement

You may apply to do a client-based project as part of your dissertation research. Following a career workshop session, and on the advice of the School, you can contact host organisations including local, city, and national governmental organisations to arrange a work-based MSc dissertation.

These projects will normally be unpaid and may need to be developed further to meet the requirements of an MSc dissertation.

Careers

Examples of organisations our graduates work for include:

  • Audit Scotland
  • Centre for African Family Studies
  • Centre for Scottish Public Policy
  • Confederation of Passenger Transport
  • German Red Cross
  • Hall Aitken Associates
  • Health and Social Care Alliance
  • HMRC
  • Invicta Public Affairs
  • Ministry of Finance Iceland
  • Morgan Stanley
  • National Centre for Social Research
  • NHS
  • Ofgem
  • Santander Bank UK
  • Scottish Council for Development and Industry
  • Scottish Refugee Council
  • Serco Group
  • The Improvement Service
  • The Scottish Parliament
  • United Nations Development Programme
  • West and Central Voluntary Network

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13/101
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10th
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32nd
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Entry requirements

First or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in social science.

 

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£796 month

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Students from England

£796 month

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Students from Scotland

£796 month

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Students from Wales

£796 month

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Students from Northern Ireland

£1,796 month

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£1,796 month

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