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PostgraduateMSc

Public Policy & Management

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

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Public Policy & Management at King's College London, University of London. 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. Whether you’re a social science graduate or a working professional, the MSc in Public Policy & Management will provide the skills you need to evaluate policy options for public services. Although we’re based in the heart of London, the course has an international outlook. Whether you’re a working professional or a recent social science graduate, our comparative focus will give you a solid understanding of public policy around the world. The skills you’ll learn will apply to a whole range of careers around the world – in the public and voluntary sectors, or at NGOs. 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 Methods
Comparative Public Policy Systems
Public Sector Management and Governance
Research Methods for Policy Studies
International Development and Public Services
Strategic Human Resource Management
Programme Design and Implementation
Dissertation in Public Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementIt equips you to understand and evaluate policy options for organising and delivering contemporary public services.Key benefitsComparative approach - we take a comparative approach to policy & management studies, emphasising comparisons between both the UK and international systems of government.Regular and senior speakers from UK-based government departments, public sector bodies, NGOs, social enterprises and policymaking units who discuss the implementation and evaluation of public services po

🗣️ 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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About King's College London, University of London

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