MSc Public Policy & Management at King's College London

The MSc in Public Policy & Management is a truly unique and special degree programme delivered in the heart of London by a dedicated international team of academics who share a deep passion for evaluating and improving public policymaking and management. This is an advanced social science degree for both mid-career professionals and recent graduates, providing the skills you need to evaluate and develop policy options for public and non-profit services at local, national and international levels. Comparative and international in focus, the programme is designed to equip students with the critical thinking, deliberative, and research skills necessary to succeed in careers across the public, voluntary, and private sectors.

Faculty: King’s Business School  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course is designed to teach you how to use social science skills to analyse public service organisations, funding & management, and professional practice in the public services. You will also develop a comparative and international perspective on the political & historical origins of the contemporary public & social services sector. Our course provides an advanced interdisciplinary programme covering the management, organisation, funding, administration, and delivery of public services, with a focus on how policies are designed, developed, and implemented.

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