MA International Public Policy (2-Year Master's) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A two-year MA at Canterbury providing training for employment across sectors at local, regional, national and international levels, with an advanced understanding of current international issues in public policy.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Advanced Academic Study Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences, Global Social Policies: Change, Challenge and Crisis, and Independent Research Skills, plus two 20-credit optional modules from Politics and International Relations and Social Policy, such as The Politics of Criminal Justice, Environmental Sociology, Public Opinion in Politics and Politics of the Global Economy.

Career pathways

Graduates have pursued careers in academia, journalism, local and central government, charities and NGOs, often in managerial positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 2.2 or above: a first or second class honours degree or higher university degree in a social science or related discipline. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2); for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 17,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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