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University of Exeter
MSc Public Policy
University of Exeter

MSc Public Policy

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Full time | Streatham Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Public Administration

Course Summary

Explore the benefits of policy, how to assess costs, ethical issues and gain an understanding of how policy is made along with its consequences and effective evaluation methodsOpportunity to specialise in policy topics according to your academic or career interestsBenefit from real-world teaching with input from practitioners in public policy and practical assessments such as the creation of policy briefings and the preparation and delivery of policy plansLearn qualitative and quantitative research methods gaining the tools necessary to understand processes, to analyse important policy issues and assess policy outcomesGain the skills necessary for a range of national and international careers in local and national government, think tanks, NGOs and the private sector

Modules

Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
A good dissertation is a core element of a successful Masters degree. It equips you with key, transferable research skills that will be invaluable to your career whether you decide to take up PhD research or not. A dissertation is not a long essay. It has a certain number of core components that must be evident to varying degrees. Like a good essay, it must demonstrate research skills, independent learning, good organization of complex material, clarity and erudite expression. This module will help you structure that process of writing a dissertation and it will equip you well for further research, at PhD level or in professional employment. So, the skills you learn on this module will be integral to your future careers. You will learn how to devise a manageable research question, locate your ideas in existing debates, how to conduct a literature review and plan the research, and how to develop a short research proposal and write extended pieces of work.
Public Policy Process (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,300

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in their first degree in a relevant subject area. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026). The University of Exeter is one of only four Russell Group universities to be awarded Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. It is also internationally renowned for its research: in the 2021 Research...more

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