MSc Public Policy at Durham University

Are you looking for a career in public policy or to take your policy career to the next level? This course provides you with a global understanding of policy-making processes, skills in data analysis for evidence-based policy-making, and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience to enhance your employability. Today's policymakers face many complex challenges, from the economy and the environment to education, migration, healthcare, and beyond.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With modules covering public policy and data analysis, the course hones your ability to analyse and interpret data to address global public policy questions. The diverse range of policy and analytical modules provide you with bespoke skills. The capstone project allows you to put your learning into practice by collaborating with an external organisation to address key policy-related questions. This evidence-based project prepares you for future employment providing you with hands-on experience and showcasing your qualifications and practical problem-solving skills. Compulsory modules include Public Policy, Causal Inference, The Capstone Project, Dissertation, EITHER Full Stack Research Design, OR Quantitative Methods and Analysis.

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