Course summary
Are you a driven change-maker who's eager to make a difference to public policy? On this course you'll learn how policy decisions affect key global issues around inequality, migration, and social justice. If you're already working in policy making or want to transition into it, then this course is designed for you. School alumni are currently working in NGOs, local or national governments, and international organisations. You can read more about their experiences in our alumni profiles. You'll build a portfolio of practical, work-ready skills thanks to our various assessment methods. These include: research and analysis report writing group work poster presentations An important skill for long-term career development is personal reflection. You’ll be encouraged to nurture this skill in your final project, with a reflective diary showing how you have developed as a learner. This course relates to many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), preparing you for what you'll tackle in the world of work today and in the future. In particular, the modules Global Poverty, Inequality and Policy, International Organisations and Global Governance, and Welfare and Social Policy Around the World are all closely linked to the SDGs. You’ll be taught by staff who are not only active researchers but who have practitioner experience too, working with governments, community organisations, and international and supranational organisations.
Modules
Core modules Exploring Policy: Key Theories and Debate, Policy Design: Success and Failure, Research Methods: Practical Skills for Policy Research, Final Project, Optional modules, You must choose at least one of these modules, or can do both: Global Poverty, Inequality and Policy, State, Business and Civil Society: Policy Decisions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, You must choose one of these: International Organisations and Global Governance, Welfare and Social Policy Around the World, You can choose one of these, but don’t have to if you chose the above two: Delivering Public Services, Economic Policies and Government Ideologies
Assessment method
-Lectures -Seminars -Discussion group
Entry requirements
Home/UK Students: Undergraduate degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline plus one year working experience in national or local governments, or public sector or third/voluntary sector. EU/International Students: Undergraduate degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline plus one year working experience in national or local government, or public sector or third/voluntary sector International and EU equivalents We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages. IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) English language requirements As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Alternative qualifications We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience. If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.
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
UK fees: £11,850
International fees: £28,600
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD