Course summary
Gain the tools to understand and assess public policy with our MSc Public Policy degree. Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including health, welfare, housing, education, security, international development, energy and climate change. On this University of Reading’s interdisciplinary course, you will use traditional and modern insights from both economics and politics to develop the essential skills needed in policy making and policy administration. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/economics-pg/ma-in-public-policy
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Economics of Public Policy *Politics of Public Policy *International Security Studies *International Organizations in Global Politics *Contemporary Diplomacy Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Assessment method
Dissertation
Entry requirements
Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2:2 or above). This programme is appropriate for students from any discipline, although a degree in politics, economics, international relations or a related field is preferred. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10800 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10800 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10800 | Whole course |
Wales | £10800 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £10800 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £10800 | Whole course |
EU | £22350 | Whole course |
International | £22350 | Whole 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
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH