860 Full-time Master's degrees in Public Policy

Learn how to tackle global social challenges such as poverty or migration and become an expert in sustainable development in an international context. You acquire various perspectives on sustainable development with a focus on social and economic drivers and motives. Translate important societal questions into sociological research to evaluate policies and to serve as input for new policies.

The Public Policy and Management programme of the University of Glasgow combines courses that examine the policy making process, policy analysis and evaluation and real world public policy challenges, with professional management courses It aims to develop future public sector leaders who understand both the organisational contexts and challenges that face governments.

This one-year Economics and Policy Analysis - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

If you’re interested in how digital technologies reshape how we work, organise, and govern, this Digital Technology, Governance and Society programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right fit for you.

Gain advanced analytical and conceptual skills, enabling you to critically evaluate politics and public policy in various institutions across the UK and internationally.

The Public Policy and Leadership programme from Griffith University provides the personal and professional skills to establish or advance your career as a change maker in design, implementation, evaluation and administration of government and public decision-making, either as a public sector leader or as a policy leader in the business or not-for-profit sectors (including in government relations).

Explore the challenges of social justice and power relations. Learn about different approaches to social change in a range of contexts with the Power, Participation and Social Change degree offered at University of Sussex.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Politics of Development - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

Through this Public Relations and Strategic Communication MSc course from University of Stirling you'll gain a thorough understanding of the role of public relations and strategic communication in contemporary societies while developing key critical, analytical, management and communication skills with this degree.

Public Policy and International Cooperation program offered at Audencia is designed for students who want to work on projects in the public interest.

The MSc in Public Policy and International Cooperation programme from Audencia is designed for students who want to work on projects in the public interest. It prepares you for positions of responsibility in the public sector, NGOs or international organizations, as well as in consultancies, private companies or associations working in these fields and more.

Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths in Political Science and International Relations, graduates of the Policy and Governance course from University of Canterbury can obtain a professional qualification in public policy and strategic decision making.

This two-semester Advanced Police Studies programme at Conestoga College is designed to provide students with highly relevant applied skills, integrative learning experiences, and professional network development for careers in policing.

This Policing course from the University of West London provides you with a transformative learning experience that responds to the changing needs of society.

Plan, organise, implement and control governmental policies and actions. Become a leader. Public Policy and Management programme from Corvinus University of Budapest has a uniquely international perspective and is accredited by EAPAA – assuring your learning experience and enhancing your career prospects.

In the Economics with Public Policy degree from University of Essex, you'll build an in-depth understanding of the key areas of economics and all aspects of public policy through studying topics such as: the foundations of public policy, microeconomics and econometrics methods and evaluating public policy. 

If you are passionate about using economics to solve real-world challenges, this Policy Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers the tools and training to become a future policy maker. You will learn to apply cutting-edge theory and empirical methods to pressing societal issues.

The MSc in Public Affairs offered at the University of Surrey will enhance your existing knowledge of political science, public policy and international affairs.

Gain skills to tackle societal challenges like inequality, climate change, and disruption. Apply economics and data analysis to real-world issues, with focus on social inclusion, sustainable economies, and technology-driven change with Economics from Maastricht University!

Our new MA in Public Administration and Policy programme seeks to equip you with advanced theoretical, methodological and practical tools to research public administration and policy.