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MSc - Master of Science
Whiteknights Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
Gain the tools to understand and assess public policy with our MSc Public Policy degree. Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including health, welfare, housing, education, security, international development, energy and climate change.On this University of Reading’s interdisciplinary course, you will use traditional and modern insights from both economics and politics to develop the essential skills needed in policy making and policy administration.Specialist pathwaysThere are five different pathways within MSc Public Policy that reflect major public policy challenges. You can combine core and optional modules from different pathways, or choose to specialise in one:Global and Regional Governance and Institutions, International Security Studies, International Development and Emerging Markets, Sustainable Environments, Welfare and Social Policy.
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
