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MPP Public Policy

University of Stirling

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  • Qualification

    MPP - Master of Public Policy

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our Masters in Public Policy (MPP) teaches you how to analyse, develop and implement policies to solve societal issues. These can include climate change, public health, economic development, education, social justice, crime and safety, and government transparency. Public policy professionals play a vital role in shaping the direction of society. Employment in the public sector reached a record high of 6.14 million in December 2024. This reflects the growing demand for skilled individuals (Office for National Statistics March 2025). Tailor the MPP to your interests This Public Policy Masters degree is very flexible. You can customise it to your interests. It includes core modules on policy theory, analysis and practice. You can take optional modules in areas such as: Social Research Law Economics Behavioural Science Strategic Communications International Politics You can also use this Masters degree in Public Policy as a pathway to pursue research to PhD level. Gain practical public policy research experience As part of your dissertation, you can choose to do a placement with a relevant organisation. This lets you focus your research on a policymaker or policy-influencer audience. Previous students have completed placement work with non-governmental organisations such as the WWF and public bodies for land reform. Build your professional network We regularly welcome policy actors to provide guest seminars such as to explain how EU and UK government works in theory and practice. Our staff have a wide range of connections with organisations in the public, private and third sectors. These can be used to pursue your placement-based coursework and build your own personal networks. Comprehensive employability and skills programme Our employability and skills programme to helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,800per year

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University information

University of Stirling

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    42nd out of 123 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    172 79%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    59th

    35

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    89th

    43

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