MSc Public Policy

The MSc Public Policy course, offered by the University of Reading, offers students a diverse understanding of public policy, its causes, and its consequence for our societies. It addresses both the theoretical models of public policy and the practical implementation, examined in the context of contemporary challenges.Course Content: The course provides a strong foundation in policy analysis, implementation, and evaluation. It includes the study of economic techniques used in policy-making, political philosophy, public finance and the economics of the public sector. Students will also learn about the empirical methods needed for public policy analysis, and the economic analysis of policy towards public goods and the environment.Key Modules: Key modules on this course include Macroeconomic Analysis, Microeconomic Analysis, Public Finance, Quantitative Methods in Economics, Dissertation: MSc Public Policy, and Empirical Techniques & Research Methods.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, equipping students with underpinning knowledge towards the CIPFA Professional Qualification.Future Careers: While the course aims to provide an intellectual understanding of public policy, it also provides a solid foundation for a career in public service, or organizations interacting with the public sector, including regulatory and professional bodies, consultancy companies and NGOs. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.