Why do some issues reach the top of the political agenda while others are overlooked? And why do governments respond so differently to the same global challenges? Our MA explores the forces behind these decisions - combining an interdisciplinary analysis of governance, public management and public policy with practical approaches to policy-making. Work with world-leading experts to understand how policies are developed, whose interests make the biggest impact, and why some policies are more difficult to implement.
2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学(深圳)The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen | 1年 | 210000人民币/年 |
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 40600英镑/年 |