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MA Public Policy and Management

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA Public Policy and Management is a postgraduate Business & Management course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September and January.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Business & Management · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September, January

Successfully managing public policy can be challenging, particularly in today’s fast-paced environment. Our Public Policy and Management MA integrates policy with practical management skills. This programme prepares you to communicate and design public policy in a flexible and sustainable manner, addressing the global challenges and needs of the 21st century. We’ll introduce you transnationally to a broad range of policy sectors, allowing you to shape your studies by focusing on an area of public policy that is of interest to you. We emphasise learning through real scenarios and case studies, enabling you to apply your knowledge to real policy problems and develop solutions. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Practical, case-study approach: our use of case studies allows you to put your learning into practice and develop the skills to respond to challenges faced in policymaking - Learn from a broad range of academic experts: our course brings together academic experts from disciplines including politics, sociology, history and heritage, development, economics, criminology, planning and media - Skills-focused learning: we focus on skills as much as policy processes, ensuring you’ll develop the communication, research and management skills required to thrive in a rapidly changing sector - Focus on a broad range of sectors: you'll be prepared to work in policy-related roles across various industries including the civil service, NGOs and INGOs, campaign groups and think-tanks, as well as the private sector - A unique central London location: benefit from our proximity to Whitehall, giving you the opportunity to network with guest speakers from government departments and beyond. Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027; Full-time - January 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Learn from and network with guest speakers from government organisations and the United Nations. Our collaboration with the UN Migration Agency gives you the opportunity to apply for 3–9-month UN internships. Graduate employers named on the course page: Campaign groups, Civil service at national level, Local and regional authorities, NGOs and INGOs, Private sector organisations, Think tanks. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Governance, Policy Practice and Sustainable Development (Core)
• Policy Research Project (Core)
• Case Studies in Public Policymaking (Core)
• Policy Delivery and Management (Core)
• Critical Issues in Campaigning (Option)
• Democratic Innovations: Participatory Spaces around the World (Option)
• Environmental Policy, Assessment and Climate Change (Option)
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Organisations and Policy (Option)
• Just Development Futures: Ideas, Concepts and Debates (Option)
• Privatising Justice: International Policy and Practice (Option)
• Sustainable Energy Policy (Option)

Careers

• Lobbyist
• Policy analyst
• Policy officer
• Policy researcher
• Public affairs officer