Overview

Why this course?

You’ll explore the various methodological tools and their connections to real world problems facing governments and related organisations. You’ll also gain a range of key skills including:

analytical and critical thinking
research management
data analysis
report writing and presentation

The Public Policy course at the University of Strathclyde is ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD.

Careers

Examples of organisations our graduates work for include:

Audit Scotland
Centre for African Family Studies
Centre for Scottish Public Policy
Confederation of Passenger Transport
German Red Cross
Hall Aitken Associates
Health and Social Care Alliance
HMRC
Invicta Public Affairs
Ministry of Finance Iceland

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Analysis

Comparative Public Policy

Principles of Research Design

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Methods

International Institutions & Regimes

Principles of Research Design

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in social science.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time: £4,775

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

Funding

There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.

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Overview

Why this course?

Careers

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Scholarships Information

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