International Public Policy MSc

UCL (University College London)

This programme equips future policymakers with a detailed and systematic understanding of how political institutions, processes and public policies operate at global level. You will examine international relations and learn skills to analyse how public policy is formulated and governed beyond national borders – so that you are ready to play your part in this far-reaching work. The MSc also provides rigorous academic and methodological training, enabling you to pursue further postgraduate studies and/or a research degree. In this programme, you will gain the theoretical foundations and empirical tools needed to truly understand how policy-making works—both in theory and in practice—across international relations, political science, public policy, and comparative politics. You will develop sharp analytical skills that will help you make sense of global affairs and critically assess the complex challenges facing today’s international policymakers. Alongside strong core training in international relations and research methods, you will have the flexibility to tailor your studies with a wide range of elective courses. Whether you are interested in international political economy and development, international security and human rights, foreign policy, international law, comparative politics, or political theory, you can build a curriculum that aligns with your interests and career goals. This is more than just a degree—it is a launchpad for anyone looking to understand, influence, and shape the future of global politics. Most students take our MSc as the foundation for a career in international politics or policy-making, or as a career break from a successful career in the sector. . Applicants should ideally have a background in political science, international relations, sociology, law, economics, history, or philosophy.