MSc Public Policy & Management at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Public Policy and Management combines the study of policy making, policy analysis and evaluation with professional management courses delivered by the Adam Smith Business School. It aims to prepare future public sector leaders who understand the organisational contexts and challenges facing governments.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses in Understanding Public Policy, Researching Public Policy, Evidence, Evaluation and Policy, Project Management, Managing Strategic Change and Managing Creativity and Innovation, with optional courses and an MSc dissertation completed over the summer.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to central or local government, international organisations, third sector organisations, NGOs, think tanks, consultancy firms, the private sector and academia, in areas such as policy making.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any Social Science or Humanities subject; other relevant subjects considered. A 2.2 may sometimes be accepted. Extensive work experience (e.g. in government) may be considered alongside a lower degree, with a CV. Applicants with a non-relevant degree or below 2:1 submit a question-based personal statement. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall with Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. Other tests are accepted and a University pre-sessional course can also meet the requirement. Applications for September 2027 entry: UK applicants by 24 August 2027; international applicants apply in rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027 (final decision date 29 July 2027).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home and rest-of-UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 30,390 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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