MA International Public Policy at University of Kent

Programme overview

An MA at Canterbury taking a critical approach to the study of international social and public policy, examining how welfare states meet human needs and how international policy sectors respond to current pressures.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power; Comparative Public Policy; Design of Social Research; Key Issues in Global and International Policy; Policy Evaluation; and a Dissertation. Students also select one optional module, such as Negotiation and Mediation or Qualitative Research.

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): Very Good level (CEFR B2 high); for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 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 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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

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