Master of Philosophy in Public Policy at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MPhil in Public Policy is a practice-orientated course that offers a blend of theory and practice modules. Students will receive a thorough intellectual grounding and practical experience in the processes of policymaking, as well as an understanding of the range of knowledge and skills they need to be effective in the world of policy. The course aims to: Enable students to understand the skills they will need to be effective policy entrepreneurs.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Public Policy (Bennett School of Public Policy) | Duration: 9 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Promote better awareness within policy circles of scientific developments and emerging technologies, which in turn will encourage long-term thinking and better strategic planning. Obtaining and synthesising information of varying types. Thesis / Dissertation Students will be required to write a dissertation between 10,000-15,000 words in length (including footnotes and appendices, but excluding a bibliography) on a subject approved by the Degree Committee.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. This course is curated for professionals with two to five years of experience, who have a desire to build careers in public policy. Applicants should have already embarked on, or be planning to embark on, careers as leaders in policymaking. For exceptional applicants, we will consider someone who has less than two years professional work experience in public policy. Applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree are very unlikely to be admitted without the required years of professional work experience. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 47,856 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 47,856 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/popimppup/apply

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