Course summary
This Masters in Public Policy & Management combines courses that examine the policy making process, policy analysis and evaluation and real world public policy challenges, with professional management courses. It aims to develop future public sector leaders who understand both the organisational contexts and challenges that face governments. WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- Glasgow is an inspiring place to study problems of public and urban policy, both as a laboratory of many profound challenges, and providing many examples of leading and innovative approaches to tackling such issues.
- Professional management courses delivered by the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School provide an insight into practical challenges facing all successful organisations.
- The programme involves expert contributions from those working in a range of policy fields and field trips to study policy initiatives on the ground.
- You can choose between a research-based dissertation on the topic of your choice or a collaborative dissertation, which emphasises industry or government partnership.
- Social Policy at Glasgow is ranked 2nd in the UK by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
How to apply
International applicants
International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.
Entry requirements
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Politics, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Business, Law, Social Science, Humanities. We may also accept degrees in non-relevant backgrounds. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Extensive work experience (e.g. in Government) may be considered along with a lower degree. You are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/
Sponsorship information
Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.
Provider information
University of Glasgow
Berkeley Square
Pavilion 3
99 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HR