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Public Policy at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

How can policymakers tackle the most urgent and insistent social and economic problems confronting their societies? How can institutions understand the increasingly complex nature of contemporary policy problems, drawing on appropriate knowledge, data, and evidence? How can governments turn public policy ideas into action through effective mechanisms of implementation and delivery? Sharpen your critical and analytical skills as you unpick some of the biggest questions in the world of public policy today.

  • This programme gives you the opportunity to explore, debate and exchange ideas on the most important issues affecting society as we know it
  • The course structure enables you to design a tailor-made programme that reflects your own professional and intellectual interests
  • Our approach to teaching public policy is genuinely comparative and focuses on both the developed world, emerging market economies and developing regions and countries, including Africa, India, China and South East Asia
  • Investigate development issues, with a strong interest in the comparative analysis of policy for the developing world
  • This programme is designed for those who want to play a leading role as future policymakers in national governments, international agencies, NGOs, charities, and across the public and private sectors
What you'll study The MSc in Public Policy is tailored to reflect the current political landscape, both domestic and international, meaning you get to delve into a wide gamut of topics, from European politics to political theory, global security and development. Those teaching the programme have close links with policymakers in the UK and around the world having previously worked in government, NGOs and the private sector. The MSc in Public Policy is closely linked to the work of Queen Mary’s Mile End Institute bringing together a wide range of policymakers, politicians and thinkers, giving students opportunities for engagement and networking. We encourage students to apply theories and concepts of public policy to better understand the practical policy challenges prevailing in their own countries. Our approach is solutions-focused: we want our students to contribute to actively solving the biggest public problems affecting our societies. The course is intended to equip students with the tools and insights to become an effective policymaker either in the public, private or not-for-profit sector. You can sharpen your practical skills in areas such as data analysis and writing effective policy briefings. At a base level, you will study how problems are addressed within political institutions. You will gain theoretical and practical insights into policy formation and implementation and most importantly, explore the development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of policies.

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

International applicants

Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Politics or a related discipline. Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MSc Public Policy.


English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student. You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website by clicking the apply link, or navigate here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/

Sponsorship information

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Public Policy at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS