Students seeking hands-on training in policy advocacy, statistics, and strategy to influence social change. Behind every word in a bill, every data point in a study, every promise by a politician are the people who are affected by governmental actions. In the Master of Social Policy program, people and communities are at the heart of your policy curriculum, and you will graduate having the understanding and the skills to make policy change that actually improves people’s lives. Policy is never enacted in a vacuum. Instead, community members, driven by a common goal, bring their diverse skills and talents to craft a policy solution. Our core curriculum prepares you to make an impact, building expertise in all areas of the policy ecosystem. Learn what opportunities a degree in social policy can provide and why the Brown School is a great place to study, plus details about the curriculum, personalization options, and student support services. Prospective students will also hear more about funding resources, the application process, and answers to some of the most common questions our office receives.