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PostgraduateMA

Public Policy

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MA Public Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Public Policy MA is a multidisciplinary course that covers policy making and analysis, comparative public policy, public sector economics, governance and public management. You will focus on the critical issues and key developments relating to public policy, such as governance, globalisation and policy evaluation. This course will equip you with the analytical and critical skills relevant for understanding the challenges of public policy and its implementation. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Comparative Public Policy Systems
Public Sector Economics and Finance
Governance and Public Administration
Qualitative Research Methods for Policy
Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
Public Policy Dissertation
Policy Implementation and Institutional Change
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementWith a strong emphasis on conceptual analysis and applied understanding of how policies are developed and implemented, the programme equips students with skills valued across sectors. Graduates are well-prepared for

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline. This course information applied to 2026 entry only. The University may make changes to a programme of study or module

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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