Overview

Public Policy and Management from University of York, bridging the gap between policymaking and practice, this course will prepare graduates for leadership roles in the public management field and beyond.

Key facts

You’ll build in-depth skills and knowledge to analyse, critique and shape public policy processes, by learning how they interact with economic, social, political and organisational contexts.

Explore your passion with our range of option modules. Apply your learning in real-world contexts, from delivering policy analysis, leading and managing change, social and ethical leadership for public good, and the use of AI in the management of modern organisations, and more. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to refine your area of interest by taking a deep dive into a policy — or public management — project of your choice.

Enhance your learning in our modern facilities, featuring bespoke teaching, learning and study spaces to help you gain the most from this full or part-time course. You’ll be taught by interdisciplinary staff with extensive policy and management experience, giving you the best of both worlds. They’ve worked as, and with, government advisors, consultants, analysts, researchers and academics.

The course will equip you with high-level analytical and problem-solving skills and enhance your employability, and you’ll have access to support from the careers and employability teams. Gain industry connections and prepare for your career and professional life in the public, private or non-profit sectors, both in the UK and abroad. There’s never been a better time to study at York.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Policy Analysis
Investigating Contemporary Policy Problems
Public Management and Delivery
Policy Advice
Policy Masterclass
Independent Study/Applied Policy Project

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Policy View 212 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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