Taught course

Public Policy

Institution
University of Nottingham · School of Sociology and Social Policy
Qualifications
MAPGDip

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline with one year of working experience in national or local governments, public sector or third/voluntary sector organisations.

Months of entry

September

Course content

You only have to look at the headlines to understand issues with things like food, health, education, and poverty that are faced on a daily basis by society. Governments implement public policies to ensure people's needs are met. However, these policies are not always seen to be beneficial to all communities.

On this course, you'll understand how policies are developed, managed, implemented and evaluated, with examples from all over the world. You'll also be encouraged to challenge existing theories and concepts. You'll be taught by active researchers and influencers in areas of public management, policy analysis and social policy.

Your knowledge will help you in your career to improve practice and potentially the lives of thousands of people. Some of our graduates have pursued careers in the public and voluntary sectors as managers and policy analysts.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    18 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    9 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

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