Public Policy at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Public Policy (Taught)

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Course summary

The MA in Public Policy gives dynamic, high level training in the study of public policy and policy making at international, national and sub-state levels. You will receive a solid grounding in key theoretical approaches to the study of public policy, and significantly develop your knowledge and skills around the subject. This course concentrates on the skills required to work across the public policy landscape, which is today increasingly characterised by change and interdependence. Therefore it also has relevance to evolving skills and knowledge if you are targeting a career in public policy research, policy advice, lobbying, public sector management or journalism. Or if you are already employed in the field. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.

Modules

Modules may include: Conceptual Issues In the Theory and Practice of Social Sciences; The Policy Making Process; Comparative Governance in Complex Systems; International Security in the Asia Pacific; Politics in Contemporary Britain; War and Space; The State of Africa; Drug Policy and Human Rights; Rights-based Approaches to Development; Violence, Conflict and Development; Gender, Society and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa; Gender and the Social Sciences; Democracy and Constitutional Design; Devolution in Comparative Perspective; Cyber Governance; Foundations of International Political Economy.


Entry requirements

The typical entry requirement is a first degree in a relevant discipline, normally a lower second (average 55 per cent) or above or equivalent. Overseas students are expected to possess an IELTS score of 6.5 or Swansea University recognised equivalent.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Public Policy at Swansea University - UCAS