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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Public Policy

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the MRes Public Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme is designed to provide students with an advanced theoretical and practical understanding of policy processes and to offer a grounding in research methods up to PhD level; the programme is focused around current debates on policy-making and public management in both developed and developing countries. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Policy
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Comparative Public Policy
Governance and Public Management
Evidence-Based Policymaking
International Development Policy
Advanced Research Dissertation
Contemporary Policy Debates
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.56.55.5
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£13,250

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 — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£37,500
3 years£26,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£55,000
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

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Public Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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