Public Policy

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Politics, Sociology, Geography, History, Economics, Environmental Studies, Law, Business, and other Social Sciences and Humanities subjects.

We may also accept degrees in other subjects not listed above.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

Extensive work experience (e.g. in Government) may be considered along with a lower degree. Please provide a CV.

All applicants are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow. See link below:

• MSc Public Policy Personal Statement

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Masters in Public Policy aims to develop future public policy makers who understand the contexts and challenges facing governments and public agencies, and the processes and politics of policy formation and delivery. Public policy shapes the way societies function, from economic development and social justice, to sustainability and urban planning. Specialist pathways allow you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals: choose from General, Sustainabilty and Data Analytics.

Why this programme

• This programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the formation and evaluation of policy. You will become an independent critical thinker able to work in a wide range of organisational contexts and roles.
• A key strength of the MSc are our three pathways, which will help you develop specialist knowledge and skills, and deepen your understanding and confidence within the field of public policy. Choose from General Pathway, Sustainability Pathway, and Data Analytics Pathway.
• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a real and positive difference to the formation and evaluation of public sector policy.
• Our teaching is both research-informed and research-led. With our research-based analysis in the classroom, you will become skilled in research and prepared to take a social science perspective on society.
• Benefit from world class expertise in public policy, sustainability, and data analytics.
• By the end of the programme, you will have acquired skills as independent critical thinkers, enabling you to work in a wide range of organisational contexts and roles.
• Join a diverse student cohort and meet people from all around the world, allowing you to build an international network to take into your career and life after university.