MSc International Development: Public Policy and Management at University of Manchester

Acquire skills in public policy formulation and implementation, with a solid development economics underpinning. Develop the knowledge and applied practical skills to design, implement and manage public policy in international development contexts. Prepare for careers in public policy, government, international organisations, NGOs, consultancy and development management.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Public Sector Reform and Management, Research Skills for Economic Development 1 (Quantitative Methods), Economic Analysis of the Public Sector.

Career pathways

Graduates develop analytical, policy and management skills that are valued across government, international development and the public sector. The programme is particularly relevant for students interested in understanding how policies are developed and implemented to address social, economic and development challenges.

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