860 Full-time Master's degrees in Public Policy

Public Procurement Policy and Regulations from Stellenbosch University is a professional LLM programme and is the only one of its kind on the continent and will establish or deepen your knowledge of public procurement law.

The Research (Education- Social Policy) programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a master level research qualification. This M.Sc. course focuses on advanced knowledge and independent study. Available via public study mode, the duration is typically one to two years full-time or three to four years part-time.

Chinese Society and Public Policy from Fudan University provides rigorous training in sociology and social policy, covering a broad range of topics from sociology, anthropology, social policy and demography. 

Public Management and Policy from Addis Ababa University is a two year program established with the aim to train qualified professional policy analysts, competent managers who will able to assume key positions in government and non-government organizations. 

Learn how to evaluate and develop policies for some of the most pressing issues in society!  With the Ethics, Science, and Policy program at Linköping University, you will study and practice ethics and philosophy of science to influence and develop policy on topics such as education, healthcare, risk management, taxation, and research.

The MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management course at the University of Oxford aims to equip the next generation of water professionals with the blend of skills necessary to make a significant contribution to sustainable water management pathways across competing priorities of water for ecosystems, food, energy, economic growth and human consumption.

The Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation from the University of Oxford emphasises research methods for evaluating interventions and policies, as well as the advanced study of evidence-based practice and policy in relation to, for example, children and families, poverty and inequality, mental health, refugees, drug use, violence and injury prevention, and offending.

The MSc in Comparative Social Policy programme at the University of Oxford explores welfare systems and policy developments across a range of countries with an OECD focus. The comparative element is a key part of the course, and is one feature that makes the course at Oxford unique. 

Public Economics from Freie Universität Berlin incorporates the economic disciplines of public finance, economic policy, and macroeconomics, and imparts theoretical and empirical competencies to students that allow them to make analyses of economic policies from an academic perspective. 

The Brandt School’s Master of Public Policy offered by the University of Erfurt is a two-year interdisciplinary degree program designed for young academics and professionals who wish to pursue a career in public service, including government agencies, international organizations and the non-profit sector. 

This Media, Power and Public Affairs course at Royal Holloway University of London  examines the profound effect digital technology is having on the way public affairs are conducted and communicated and how today’s networked societies are using it to force rapid and far-reaching social and political change.

The Master in Management and Public Affairs program is a two-year double degree offered by HEC Paris and Freie Universität Berlin. The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the relationship between business and public administration management and features both research and a professional dimension.

The M.Sc. International Social and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a full-time, 12-month programme. This public study mode course explores global social challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, preparing students for high-impact roles in international policymaking.

The Criminal Justice Policy programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a master level degree delivered through public study. This 12-month full-time course explores how laws and social policies shape justice outcomes, providing the analytical tools needed to engage with global criminological trends.

The Food Policy M.Sc. at City St George's, University of London is a comprehensive master programme delivered through a public study mode. This advanced course explores the complex systems governing global nutrition and food security, providing students with the expertise to influence international food environments.

This Public Policy course at the University of Strathclyde provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy.

This Economic Development and Policy Analysis programme from the University of Nottingham explores current theories, issues and evidence in economic policy employed by developing countries.

The Education, Policy and Society MA course at King's College London is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. 

The MSc program in Economics will equip you to address challenging economic problems and provide you with excellent tools to pursue careers in both the public and private sector.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) at Hertie School Berlin provides students with the tools needed to effectively analyse and assess policy, as well as evaluate solutions. If you want to understand and get involved in public affairs, learn analytical and managerial skills and help shape tomorrow’s world, this programme is for you.