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PostgraduateMSc

MSc Public Policy

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Reading, the MSc MSc Public Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Gain the tools to understand and assess public policy with our MSc Public Policy degree. Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including health, welfare, housing, education, security, international development, energy and climate change. On this University of Reading’s interdisciplinary course, you will use traditional and modern insights from both economics and politics to develop the essential skills needed in policy making and policy administration. Specialist pathways There are five different pathways within MSc Public Policy that ref... International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £12,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Quantitative Methods for Policymakers
Political Economy of Public Policy
Research Methods and Dissertation
Global Governance and International Institutions
Development Economics and Emerging Markets
Social Policy and Welfare Systems
Environmental Policy and Sustainability
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 Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£12,050

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 — University of Reading

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£23,500£31,000£37,500
5 years£30,000£40,000£53,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Reading

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