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Master of Social Policy at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

To amplify its ability to make a significant and lasting impact, the Brown School offers a Master of Social Policy (MSP). By completing coursework and an internship, students build a toolkit of skills to be successful in the U.S. policy ecosystem.

Faculty: Brown School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Requires 31 units. Required courses include SPGN 6025 Statistical Analysis for Social Policy; SPGN 6021 Economics of Social Welfare; SPGN 6014 Policy and Advocacy in the Three Branches of Government; SWEV 6000 Social Policy Analysis and Evaluation; SPGN 6026 Management and Leadership for Policy and Practice; SWPM 6053 State Level Lobbying.

Career pathways

Our alumni are currently working in all levels of government or in policy careers such as election compliance, evaluation and implementation, and community advocacy.

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Application information

USD 50,440 a year (2026-27). Flat tuition $25,220 per semester (fall and spring); excludes mandatory fees and health insurance. Source

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