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PostgraduateMSc

Public Policy

Durham University
Durham, England
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1 yearDuration
£28,750Per Year (Intl)
£15,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the MSc Public Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Course details Today's policymakers face many complex challenges, from the economy and the environment to education, migration, healthcare, and beyond. Our custom-designed MSc in Public Policy critically examines global policy concerns, exploring the reasons why decisions are made and how these decisions impact different areas of society. Covering all aspects of the policy process from agenda setting to evaluation, the curriculum has been developed to equip you with the skills to examine diverse policy issues, make evidence-driven decisions, and evaluate their success or failure. International tuition fees are £28,750 per year, home/UK fees are £15,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Policy Analysis and Design
Research Methods in Public Policy
Comparative Policy Processes
Public Economics and Fiscal Policy
Environmental and Social Policy
Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment
Governance and Institutional Analysis
Policy Implementation and Change Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,750

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,750

Home Student Fee

£15,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Durham Cathedral Choral Scholarship

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Global Citizenship Programme & Scholarship

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Addison Wheeler Fellowship

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About Durham University

Durham University offers Public Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#94QS World
#23UK Ranking
21,150+Students
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