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MA Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The MACRM combines a public policy degree, a research apprenticeship and intensive research methods training. It offers one-on-one faculty mentoring and PhD-level courses with an emphasis on advanced quantitative methods, and suits students heading to a PhD or quantitative research roles.

Faculty: Harris School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

PhD-level courses at Harris, collaborative research with faculty and a research apprenticeship make up the programme.

Career pathways

Aimed at students pursuing PhD admission or serious quantitative research jobs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: strong quantitative background with exposure to mathematical probability and statistics, multivariate calculus and matrix algebra. Harris master's application materials (resume, motivation statement, transcripts, three recommenders, GRE/GMAT or waiver, TOEFL/IELTS unless waived) apply; Round 1 3 Dec 2026, Round 2 21 Jan 2027, Round 3 17 June 2027.

Intake: Autumn

Duration: 2 years

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