Course summary
Our MSc in Public Policy provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy. It’s ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD. You’ll explore the various methodological tools and their connections to real world problems facing governments and related organisations. You’ll learn a range of key skills including: analytical and critical thinking, research management, data analysis, report writing and presentation.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Policy Analysis, Theories and Practices of Regulation and Governance. In addition, two classes must be chosen from the following four: Comparative Public Policy, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods 1, Policy Analysis: Problem Structuring Methods. Optional classes - students choose two from the following: Quantitative Methods 2, International Institutions and Regimes, European Governance, Comparative Public Policy (if not taken as a compulsory module), Contemporary Security Challenges and Responses, Debating International Relations Theory.
Assessment method
Methods of assessment include written assignments, blogs, podcasts, practical team projects, presentations, individual projects, and exams. Most classes involve more than one method of assessment to help you realise your potential. Taught classes make up two thirds of the total assessment. Your dissertation, produced over the summer, accounts for the remaining third.
Entry requirements
First or upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6800 | Year 1 |
| England | £6800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6800 | Year 1 |
| International | £15800 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ