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
The course comprises of compulsory and optional classes and a research project dissertation or a placement dissertation with industry, third sector or government. Compulsory classes: Policy Analysis, Theories and Practices of Regulation and Governance. In addition, two classes must be chosen from the following three: Comparative Public Policy, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods 1. Students also choose two optional classes. The range of classes is subject to change but will normally include: Quantitative Methods 2 (with appropriate prerequisite), International Institutions and Regimes, European Governance, Comparative Public Policy (if not taken as a compulsory module), Contemporary Security Challenges and Responses.
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-class or second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in social science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10100 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10100 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10100 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23550 | Year 1 |
| International | £23550 | 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