Overview

Our curriculum in Policy Studies at the University of Washington is designed on a cohort model with classes offered after 5pm two or three times a week to serve non-traditional students, including working professionals. We incorporate community partner projects to provide students with practical professional skills to advance your career while also serving local needs.

Learning Objectives

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Engage with diverse stakeholders in policy-making processes and with diverse forms of policy-making actions
Address the unequal impact of policy on diverse communities and stakeholders in the interests of equity, access, and inclusion

Public Good

Identify and propose policy mechanisms that support sustainable and ethical outcomes

Professional Competency

Apply management and leadership skills, including communication, collaboration, presentation, evaluation, and strategic planning to a wide range of professional policy positions across public, private, and non-profit sectors
Apply rigorous quantitative analysis and evaluation skills to solving policy problems

Critical Engagement

Critically analyze diverse theoretical, quantitative and qualitative approaches and perspectives as they frame policy problems, research, evidence, and solutions

Careers

The Master of Arts in Policy Studies program provides students with a rich toolkit of skills and vital network of relationships to enhance their future careers. Students are encouraged to draw from their own strengths and experiences to develop a pathway unique to their passions and interests.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics for Policy Studies

Policy Process and Analysis
Sustainability, Social Policy, Leadership
Practicum
Pro-seminar
Research Design
Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The UW Graduate School’s minimum requirements for admission include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement are encouraged to contact the IAS Graduate Office to discuss options for strengthening their application.
The Policy Studies Admissions Committee evaluates prospective students’ overall likelihood of success in the program, with a focus on each applicant’s:
Interest and motivation to pursue an issue or issues of public consequence or policy concern.
Analytic skills, both quantitative and qualitative in nature
Research experience, as demonstrated in academic, professional, civic or community contexts
Indicated potential to contribute to a diverse learning community.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13546 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13546 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13546 USD / year

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Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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