Public Policy MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By King's College London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Public Policy MA is a multi- disciplinary course that covers policy making and analysis, comparative public policy, public sector economics, governance and public management, and ethics and public policy. You will focus on the critical issues and key developments relating to public policy, such as governance, globalisation and policy evaluation. This course will equip you with the analytical and critical skills relevant for understanding the challenges relating to the design, evaluation and implementation of public policies.

Key benefits
  • You will learn to think analytically and independently about key issues in public policy.
  • You will be trained to integrate theories and evidence from political science, ethics and political economy.
  • You will develop essential skills to master qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Project placement (internship) providing you with future employment opportunities and the chance to study different public service areas.
  • A highly flexible study programme, drawing on a broad range of professional experience and disciplinary expertise.
  • Regular speakers from UK-based government departments, public sector bodies, NGOs and policymaking units who discuss the implementation and evaluation of public policies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Public Policy MA is a multi- disciplinary course that covers policy making and analysis, comparative public policy, public sector economics, governance and public management, and ethics and public policy. You will focus on the critical issues and key developments relating to public policy, such as governance, globalisation and policy evaluation. This course will equip you with the analytical and critical skills relevant for understanding the challenges relating to the design, evaluation and implementation of public policies.

Key benefits
  • You will learn to think analytically and independently about key issues in public policy.
  • You will be trained to integrate theories and evidence from political science, ethics and political economy.
  • You will develop essential skills to master qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Project placement (internship) providing you with future employment opportunities and the chance to study different public service areas.
  • A highly flexible study programme, drawing on a broad range of professional experience and disciplinary expertise.
  • Regular speakers from UK-based government departments, public sector bodies, NGOs and policymaking units who discuss the implementation and evaluation of public policies.

Admission Requirements

185+
3.3+
7+
100+
69+
Applicants with degree/professional qualification and at least three years experience in government or NGO service may also be eligible.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
19,550 GBP
International
35,800 GBP

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