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Public Policy and Management MSc/PgDip

University of Glasgow

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Masters in Public Policy & Management combines courses that examine the policy making process, policy analysis and evaluation and real world public policy challenges, with professional management courses. It aims to develop future public sector leaders who understand both the organisational contexts and challenges that face governments.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

Glasgow is an inspiring place to study problems of public and urban policy, both as a laboratory of many profound challenges, and providing many examples of leading and innovative approaches to tackling such issues.

Professional management courses delivered by the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School provide an insight into practical challenges facing all successful organisations.

The programme involves expert contributions from those working in a range of policy fields and field trips to study policy initiatives on the ground.

You can choose between a research-based dissertation on the topic of your choice or a collaborative dissertation, which emphasises industry or government partnership.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This interdiciplinary programme will help prepare you for a wide range of careers, giving you a diverse set of skills and knowledge.

As part of this programme, the professional management courses are delivered by the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School, empowering graduates to start careers related to both policy making and management.

Career opportunities and pathways

Graduates have the opportunity to take their career forward in several directions. The programme includes teaching key workplace skills combined with organisational contexts and challenges that governments face. Career progression includes working in:

central or local government

international organisations

third sector organisations

non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

think tanks

consultancy firms

the private sector

academia.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,090per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland

A wide range of international scholarships are available including International Excellence scholarships and postgraduate awards.
Meet students from across the university with over 250 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision available prior to starting university, and English language support options throughout the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 122 2

    13th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    201 91%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    39th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    97th

    8
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    207 97%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    26th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    38th

    11

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