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Government, Policy and Society - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: L230

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

You will study the relationship between government and society, and explore the ways in which various non-governmental actors try to influence policy.You will also engage with the core debates on how to develop societies positively that divide political opinion.This programme makes use of interdisciplinary learning to help you understand the interactions of multiple levels of government in the policy process.This programme opens up many exciting career pathways. Our graduates are well equipped to enter jobs in:the governmentthe civil servicethird-sector organisationsbusiness, whether national or international

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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A level : A*A*A - AAA

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 77 1

    7th out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    194 83%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    9th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    69th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    194 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    8th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    64th

    5

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