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PostgraduateMSc

Politics and Public Policy

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£9,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Politics and Public Policy at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Suspicion, scandal, and the inevitable rise of political fatigue — in the contested ‘post-truth’ landscape of populist politics and partisan media, the public’s faith in democracy is being sorely tested. You could be a key force in re-establishing that trust, by delivering effective, informed, and inclusive public policies. Our course is focused on public engagement: what works, why it matters, and how the key models and methods might be reimagined. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Democratic Theory and Contemporary Governance
Policy Analysis and Evaluation Methods
Political Communication and Media Landscapes
Public Engagement and Civic Participation
Research Methods for Political Science
Populism
Trust
and Democratic Institutions
Policy Development and Implementation
Dissertation in Politics and Public Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,300

Home Student Fee

£9,100

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,500
5 years£22,500£27,500£37,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
25%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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