MSc Public Policy and Administration at London School of Economics and Political Science

The programme offers high-quality teaching by leading scholars in public administration, public management, public policy and political science. The MSc Public Policy and Administration explores how public policies are made, administered, and evaluated; how different forces in society and politics shape them; and the roles played by government institutions. You'll study courses in the areas of public management, public policy, and political science, in addition to a quantitative methods course and a research dissertation.

Department: Department of Government  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Approaches and Issues in Public Policy and Administration, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme follow careers in a broad variety of fields including education, public policy research, advice and consultancy as well as government and the media. They've gone on to occupy senior positions in a range of organisations including the Financial Times, the National Audit Office, Morgan Stanley, the World Bank, leading universities and research institutes worldwide as well as the national, regional and local civil services of many countries.

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