Our MSc in Public Policy provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy. You’ll explore the various methodological tools and their connections to real world problems facing governments and related organisations. You’ll also gain a range of key skills including:
analytical and critical thinking
research management
data analysis
report writing and presentation
The course is ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD.
First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in social science.
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Examples of organisations our graduates work for include:
Audit Scotland
Centre for African Family Studies
Centre for Scottish Public Policy
Confederation of Passenger Transport
German Red Cross
Hall Aitken Associates
Health and Social Care Alliance
HMRC
Invicta Public Affairs
Ministry of Finance Iceland
Morgan Stanley
National Centre for Social Research
NHS
Ofgem
Santander Bank UK
Scottish Council for Development and Industry
Scottish Refugee Council
Serco Group
The Improvement Service
The Scottish Parliament
United Nations Development Programme
West and Central Voluntary Network
Core modules:
Theories and Practices of Regulation and Governance
Policy Analysis
Qualitative Methods
Political Behaviour
Quantitative Methods 1
Optional modules:
Quantitative Methods 2
International Institutions & Regimes
European Governance
Comparative Political Economy
Contemporary Security Challenges and Responses
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