Public Administration and Public Policy

Entry requirements

Eligible applicants have, or are soon to complete, a Bachelors degree at 2:1 or above.

We are willing to consider applicants from students with lower qualifications, particularly when the student has high marks in relevant modules and/or appropriate professional experience. If you are applying with a lower qualification, you must include a written work sample with your application. Additional information may be requested.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This dynamic course provides you with the specialist expertise to conduct high quality research in public policy and administration. It will support and deliver the knowledge most desired by professionals for a career in policy advising, lobbying, political research, journalism and academia.

You’ll explore the key themes that drive the creation of public policies – how they are made, framed, brought to life and managed. What makes the cogs of international organisations turn? What are the motivations, ambitions and factors that are considered and acted upon to shape the world as we know it?

From patterns of global trade and finance to state restructuring and its consequences, it will give you a detailed insight into the decision-making processes that govern our lives.