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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Waterloo Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Public Policy MA is a multi- disciplinary course that covers policy making and analysis, comparative public policy, public sector economics, governance and public management, and ethics and public policy. You will focus on the critical issues and key developments relating to public policy, such as governance, globalisation and policy evaluation. This course will equip you with the analytical and critical skills relevant for understanding the challenges relating to the design, evaluation and implementation of public policies. Key benefits - You will learn to think analytically and independently about key issues in public policy. You will be trained to integrate theories and evidence from political science, ethics and political economy. You will develop essential skills to master qualitative and quantitative research methods. Project placement (internship) providing you with future employment opportunities and the chance to study different public service areas. A highly flexible study programme, drawing on a broad range of professional experience and disciplinary expertise.

Tuition fees

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£ 33,258per year

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University information

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

Top-tier outcomes: ranked 14th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026), King’s empowers global careers.
Global research impact: study at a world top university, home to 14 Nobel laureates and pioneering research across disciplines.
International student support: from visa advice to academic English prep, King’s offers tailored support to help you thrive from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 123 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    185 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    7th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    83rd

    7

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