Overview

The combined Politics and Public Policy course provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary for exploring the link between politics and policymaking today, particularly with respect to the role of various formal and informal actors, processes and institutions which shape democracy and policies affecting daily life.

Careers and employability

As MSc Politics and Public Policy graduates from Nottingham Trent University, you will have the opportunity to reflect on the subject and transferable skills learnt while preparing coursework.

These include expertise in writing complex, yet concise, analytical pieces, developing and implementing projects, interpersonal communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills, problem-solving, and the ability to present in-depth ideas with confidence.

You will be offered encouragement and assistance in articulating those skills in relation to occupations that may be of interest to you.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theory and Trends in Public Policy

Citizens, Values and Political Participation

Researching Political Issues

Dissertation or Work-based Experience

Law and Policy for Social Work

Education Policy and Practice

Service Learning

International Politics of Health

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

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130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 325 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (normally 2.2 or above).

If you hold a first degree but it doesn't meet the entry requirements above, please refer to the information below.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. You will be required to demonstrate how your experiences and knowledge would enable you to study this course at Masters-level in your Personal Statement.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17850 GBP / year

≈ 17850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8750 GBP / year

≈ 8750 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: £4,375 / £8,925

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers and employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Nottingham

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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