Full time
1 year
SEP
MA - Master of Arts
Development Economics Development Politics Government / Parliamentary Studies
Taught
This degree provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised. With this master’s in public policy based at IDS, you’ll build your critical and analytical skills, and improve your ability to develop and implement policies across state and non-state organisations.
Who is the degree for?
We welcome applicants with a broad range of career trajectories. Successful applicants will have some practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry. Most of the MA Governance, Development and Public Policy students are experienced professionals, having worked in government, private sector, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donor and lending agencies, as well as UN agencies. Our students bring a vast diversity of cultures, experience, and perspectives – alumni from this course have come from over 70 countries and work or have worked in over 150 countries.
Assessment criteria
You’ll be assessed through term papers, coursework assignments, presentations, exams, practical exercises, and a 10,000-word dissertation.
Career opportunities
Our graduates are well prepared to go on to work in academic research, and as managers and policy advisors on governance and public policy issues for:
Recent IDS students have gone on to jobs including:
For this course (per year)
£9,500
For this course (per year)
£18,975
Successful applicants will have a first or upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree in the social sciences or related subject, and preferably at least one year of development-related work experience. Applications must be accompanied by a CV and detailed two-page personal statement, explaining why you are applying for the degree, the relevance of your previous experience, and what will you contribute to the cohort.