MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A one-year taught MSc on the concepts and research methods used to evaluate social interventions and policies. It covers evidence-based practice and policy in areas such as child and family services, education, violence and injury prevention, mental health, substance use, HIV prevention and poverty reduction.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose Pathway A (Social Intervention) or Pathway B (Policy Evaluation), take a research methods course made up of evaluation methods, systematic reviews, quantitative analysis (using R and RStudio) and qualitative methods, a specialist option course, and write an MSc thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates work in government, NGOs and international organisations such as the World Bank, J-PAL, the World Health Organization and UN agencies, in think tanks and research organisations, or go on to doctoral study and academic careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry for 2027-28. A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent; US GPA normally 3.5/4.0 or 4.0/5.0). No subject requirement; students from a wide range of disciplines are considered. Prior statistics training is not required as quantitative modules start at an introductory level. Three references, transcripts and supporting documents. No GRE or GMAT; publications not expected; interviews are not normally held. English language (higher level, if first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced 191 overall and 185 per component; C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Test must have been taken no more than two years before course start. Application deadline: 12:00 midday UK time on 7 January 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,280 a year (2027/28). Home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 40,730 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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