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Global Public Policy
This exciting programme seeks to understand how policy is formulated within this evolving and dynamic context by drawing on the core concepts of policy analysis and theories of policy change. Discover a flexible curriculum designed to fuel your intellectual cu…
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School of Social Policy and Society · Social sciences
This exciting programme seeks to understand how policy is formulated within this evolving and dynamic context by drawing on the core concepts of policy analysis and theories of policy change. Discover a flexible curriculum designed to fuel your intellectual curiosity and career ambitions. Our diverse module options, including placement pathways, empower you to chart your own course. Why study this programme at the University of — ? Our Global Public Policy Masters degree is taught by experts who contribute to a vibrant research culture. This means you’ll build a broad range of skills and experience, all in massive demand among employers. At — we’re ranked 8th for Social Policy (— University Guide, 2025), with our specialist leading academics driving all of our teaching and research. - Tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans. Gain experience in the workplace with our optional pathways that incorporate a placement module. - Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024) - Engage critically with cutting-edge research on local and international policymaking. Career opportunities The programme is designed for those who intend to pursue a range of policy-related careers within local, regional, or global policy making institutions. It will equip you to work across a number of policy domains. The course aims to equip you with the policy analysis skills necessary to examine and evaluate policy outcomes alongside a broader range of social research methods required to research substantive policy issues.
Getting in
As the university states it
For entry onto this programme, applicants must have a 2:1 Honours degree. For applicants with non-UK qualifications, we will apply an equivalent assessment to ensure that your academic background meets the required standard. International applicants will be required to hold an IELTs of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band or equivalent qualification. Students who have not studied in English must pass a recognised English test. For more information on what proof you will need, visit our International Postgraduate requirements page
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