Overview

You will focus on the critical issues and key developments relating to public policy, such as governance, globalisation and policy evaluation. This Public Policy MA at King's College London will equip you with the analytical and critical skills relevant for understanding the challenges of public policy and its implementation.

Key benefits

You will learn to think analytically and independently about key issues and develop essential skills to support critical policy and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Project placement (internship) providing you with future employment opportunities and the chance to study different public service areas.

A highly flexible study programme, drawing on a broad range of professional and disciplinary expertise and experience.

Regular speakers from UK-based government departments, public sector bodies, NGOs and policymaking units who discuss the implementation and evaluation of public services policies.

Career prospects

Our graduates go on to work in a variety of public sector management and policy-oriented positions. Recent graduates’ employment opportunities:

Working in the policy and analysis section of a large London embassy.

Health service leadership positions with responsibility for multi-million-pound budgets.

A policy adviser to the chairperson of a major transport organisation.

A senior analyst in the ministry of industry and trade of a developing country

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Policy Process

Comparative Public Policy

Public Policy Internship

Liberty, Equality & Justice

The Media & Public Policy

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy View 233 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Applicants with degree/professional qualification and at least three years experience in government or NGO service may also be eligible.

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fee

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International

33258 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33258 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

18258 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18258 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part time UK: £9,129 per year

Part time International: £16,629 per year

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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