963 Master's degrees in Public Policy

The Graduate Pathway in Public Policy, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Public Policy are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Through rigorous professional training across several disciplines, the Master of International Public Affairs (MIPA) degree program at the University of Wisconsin Madison prepares students from the United States and around the world to engage in governance in ways that meet the challenges of globalization.

The Global Policy Studies - DC Concentration MGPS program from University of Texas at Austin is an immersive 18-month course of accelerated study and work focused on both domestic and international federal policymaking.

In the Higher Education programme at The University of Arizona, you will acquire a foundational understanding of higher education upon which you can build professional practice and, if you later choose, doctoral work.

The Public Policy programme at the University of Auckland is a professional postgraduate qualification designed for leadership. Available in public study modes, this flexible course offers 120 and 180-point pathways. Students develop advanced analytical skills for roles in government and NGOs through expert-led research.

The Public Policy and Management M.Sc. at Carnegie Mellon University is a two-year, full-time programme designed for future leaders. This STEM-designated course focuses on evidence-based decision-making and data analysis. Students gain essential skills in finance and economics to tackle complex societal challenges.

The MSc in Public Policy and Management at Birkbeck, University of London, is designed for those keen to delve into the intricacies of policy formulation and execution. This one-year programme offers full-time and part-time attendance options, including on-campus and flexible learning formats, ensuring accessibility for various lifestyles.

The MSc in Government, Policy and Politics at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an in-depth exploration of political systems and public policy. This one-year programme can be pursued full-time or part-time, with options for on-campus, flexible learning, or online attendance. Engage with contemporary issues in politics and develop critical analytical skills.

The European Public Affairs and Law programme at University College Dublin is a Master of Economic Science degree delivered on campus. This intensive course offers full-time or part-time study modes over one to two years, focusing on the multi-disciplinary analysis of European Union governance, legal structures, and policy.

The Arts Policy and Administration program from The Ohio State University is a dual program between the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. 

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, children and families, poverty and inequality, mental health, refugees, drug use, violence and injury prevention as well as offending.

This International Humanitarian Action degree programme at Ruhr University Bochum is unique because the Master’s degree programme International Humanitarian Action is a Joint European Master’s Degree that provides an excellent inter-university and interdisciplinary academic qualification for people who are working or wish to work in the field of humanitarian action.  

Geared toward working professionals, the M.A. in Community Development Policy and Practice from University of New Hampshire will equip you for a myriad of careers and jobs while preparing you through real-world training and connecting you to community-based partners and practitioners.

The School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences, and the Batten School from University of Virginia offer a dual degree program that leads to the completion of the Public Health – Public Policy (Dual Degree) in three years instead of the four years that would be required if each degree were pursued independently.

This National and International Administration and Policy MA course at the University of Potsdam is currently unique in Germany, and it offers you the exceptional opportunity to study Public Administration and Public Policy in an international perspective. 

The Public Policy programme at Georgia State University is a 39-credit graduate degree designed for aspiring analysts. This M.P.P. is delivered on the Atlanta campus with flexible full-time or part-time study modes. Most classes are held in the evenings to accommodate working professionals over a two-year duration.

The Social Work with a concentration in administration, planning and policy practice program at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares graduates to become leaders skilled in analyzing, formulating, implementing and evaluating policies, plans and programs.

The Educational Leadership - Education Policy Studies programme at Brigham Young University is a comprehensive master level course. Delivered through a public study mode, this curriculum prepares students for influential roles in policy. It combines rigorous core credits with a thesis to ensure high academic standards.

The Education Policy program of Vanderbilt University is a nationally recognized, top-ranked program that fosters knowledge of the social, economic, political, and historical contexts for education policy and practice.

Our Master’s of Science (MS) in Resource Economics and Policy program from The University of Maine emphasizes how economic theory and tools can be applied to environmental, natural resource, energy, agriculture, and economic development problems.