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MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 Months
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MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 Months
MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
12 Months
MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
12 Months
MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
24 Months
MSc - Master of Science
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
24 Months
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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:
First or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in social science.
Students living in
Domestic
£796 month
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£796 month
Students from England
£796 month
Students from Scotland
£796 month
Students from Wales
£796 month
Students from Northern Ireland
£1,796 month
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£1,796 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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