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Overview
Key facts:
- Students undertaking the MSc International Public Policy programme at the Queen's University Belfast will engage with a wide variety of theories, concepts and cases in the study of public policy both domestically and internationally, and will be exposed to a variety of research methods. As they progress through the MSc programme, students can choose to examine public policy issues across a range of international policy domains including: climate change, global ethics, security and terrorism, policing and crime, youth and social justice, and EU governance, and write a supervised dissertation on a public policy theme of their choosing.
- As well as hearing from guest speakers, there will also be a study visit to the EU institutions in Brussels and the OECD in Paris to better understand the interplay of public policy between national and international levels.
- The programme uniquely offers opportunities for personal as well as academic advancement, and participants on the MSc can avail of the opportunity to undertake the Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Programme Structure
- The MSc in International Public Policy at Queen’s offers a high-quality programme of academic and personal development, providing students with the tools to critically examine and influence the contemporary policy problems faced by governments globally.
- Students undertaking the MSc programme will engage with a wide variety of theories, concepts and cases in the study of public policy both domestically and internationally, and will be exposed to a variety of research methods. As they progress through the MSc programme, students can choose to examine public policy issues across a range of international policy domains including: climate change, global ethics, security and terrorism, policing and crime, youth and social justice, and EU governance, and write a supervised dissertation on a public policy theme of their choosing.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 548 other Masters in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject, or a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject with relevant professional experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
19500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8350 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Northern Ireland (NI) £8,350
- Republic of Ireland (ROI) £8,350
- England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £8,350
- EU Other £19,500
- International £19,500
Living costs for Belfast
561 - 887 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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