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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£10,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the PgDip Evaluation and Policy Analysis provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. In recent years there has been a rapid increase in the use of evaluation and quantitative analysis. Commissioners of public services, and public, voluntary and private sector service providers have been required to justify more rigorously their proposed use of public funds and to demonstrate the effectiveness of previous interventions to justify future plans. Working as an evaluator in this environment requires skills in quantitative methods and the ability to evaluate interventions rigorously, using a combination of primary research methods such as surveys and interviews, and administrativ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Quantitative Methods for Evaluation
Research Design and Methodology
Policy Analysis and Evidence Synthesis
Economics of Public Policy
Randomised Controlled Trials
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Evaluation of Complex Interventions
Applied Evaluation Practice and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,600

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£21,200

Home Student Fee

£10,600

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£17,000£21,000£26,000
5 years£20,000£25,500£33,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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