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MSc Public Policy

University of Exeter

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Streatham Campus, Exeter

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Build real-world policy expertise: Develop the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to understand how public policy is created, implemented, and evaluated. Learn to assess costs and benefits, address ethical challenges, and analyse the real impact of policy decisions. Learn from experience: Benefit from teaching shaped by public policy professionals and real-world projects, including the creation of policy briefings and the design and delivery of policy plans. Gain strong analytical and research skills: Master both qualitative and quantitative research methods - essential tools for understanding complex policy processes and evaluating outcomes effectively. Shape your study around your goals: Choose specialist policy areas that match your academic interests or career ambitions. Prepare for a global career: Graduate with highly transferable skills valued across many sectors, including national and local government, think tanks, consultancy firms, international organisations, charities, and the private sector.

Application deadline

16/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 25,300per year

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University information

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    11th

  • Campus address

    Streatham Campus, Exeter, Northcote House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

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Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology and strong focus on sustainability.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    8th out of 124 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    141 67%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    6th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    72nd

    11

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