Overview

It will provide you with the conceptual and analytical tools needed to understand and critically review issues relevant to public policy and public sector reform.

While the International Development-Public Policy and Management course from The University of Manchester was conceived primarily for those already working in the public sector environment, it has evolved into a highly successful multidisciplinary course that is appropriate to modern professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have an interest in issues of public policy.

Career opportunities

The Global Development Institute (GDI) will equip you with the skills for specialist positions in development-related NGOs and public and private organisations. Potential careers include:

international development;
non-governmental organisations;
central and local government;
project implementation;
consultancy;
charity;
urban and regional development policy;
human resources;
education;
information and communication technologies;
project management;
research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Sector Reform and Management

Research Skills for Economic Development

Economic Development

Economic Analysis of the Public Sector

Water and Sanitation Planning and Policy in developing countries

Industrial Competitiveness and Global Transformation

Global Political Economy

International Management

Human Resource Development: Key Concepts

Globalisation, Trade and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies International Development Public Policy View 213 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If your academic background is not directly related to the programme, you should supply an academic-standard writing sample on a subject related to the programme.

If English is not your native language, then you should provide an academic-standard writing sample in English directly related to the subject.

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries that equate to a UK 2.1. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country .

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29000 GBP / year

≈ 29000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MSc (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,500

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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