School of Government & International Affairs | MSc Public Policy 12 months Postgraduate Program By Durham University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Public Policy at Durham University

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Are you looking for a career in public policy or take your policy career to the next level? This course provides you with a global understanding of policy-making processes, skills in data analysis for evidence-based policy-making, and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience to enhance your employability.


Today's policymakers face many complex challenges, from the economy and the environment to education, migration, healthcare, and beyond. Our custom-designed MSc in Public Policy critically examines global policy concerns, exploring the reasons why decisions are made and how these decisions impact different areas of society.


Covering all aspects of the policy process from agenda setting to evaluation, the curriculum has been developed to equip you with the skills to examine diverse policy issues, make evidence-driven decisions, and evaluate their success or failure. Whether you are looking for a role with an NGO or government, or simply looking to advance your private sector role with a cutting-edge ability to evaluate how policy decisions will shape your industry, this course gives you the skills to advance your career.


With modules covering public policy and data analysis, the course hones your ability to analyse and interpret data to address global public policy questions. The diverse range of policy and analytical modules provide you with bespoke skills. The capstone project allows you to put your learning into practice by collaborating with an external organisation to address key policy-related questions. This evidence-based project prepares you for future employment providing you with hands-on experience and showcasing your qualifications and practical problem-solving skills.


The course is multidisciplinary, drawing on politics, economics, social policy, and sociology. It is likely to appeal to those looking to pursue a career in policy planning, political consultancy, and financial services, as well as policy-based roles in local and national government, international development and NGOs.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Public Policy at Durham University

[email protected]


Are you looking for a career in public policy or take your policy career to the next level? This course provides you with a global understanding of policy-making processes, skills in data analysis for evidence-based policy-making, and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience to enhance your employability.


Today's policymakers face many complex challenges, from the economy and the environment to education, migration, healthcare, and beyond. Our custom-designed MSc in Public Policy critically examines global policy concerns, exploring the reasons why decisions are made and how these decisions impact different areas of society.


Covering all aspects of the policy process from agenda setting to evaluation, the curriculum has been developed to equip you with the skills to examine diverse policy issues, make evidence-driven decisions, and evaluate their success or failure. Whether you are looking for a role with an NGO or government, or simply looking to advance your private sector role with a cutting-edge ability to evaluate how policy decisions will shape your industry, this course gives you the skills to advance your career.


With modules covering public policy and data analysis, the course hones your ability to analyse and interpret data to address global public policy questions. The diverse range of policy and analytical modules provide you with bespoke skills. The capstone project allows you to put your learning into practice by collaborating with an external organisation to address key policy-related questions. This evidence-based project prepares you for future employment providing you with hands-on experience and showcasing your qualifications and practical problem-solving skills.


The course is multidisciplinary, drawing on politics, economics, social policy, and sociology. It is likely to appeal to those looking to pursue a career in policy planning, political consultancy, and financial services, as well as policy-based roles in local and national government, international development and NGOs.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Admission requirements

1 Year
Sep-2025

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,535 GBP
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International Students

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Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Undergraduate courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Opportunities for multidisciplinary studies are also available through the Department of Natural Sciences, Department of Liberal Arts or the Department of Combined Honours in Social Sciences.

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Undergraduate programmes.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Masters/Postgraduate Taught courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Masters/Postgraduate Taught programmes.

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