Strand Campus
Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.
Overview
The Public Policy MA is a multi- disciplinary course that provides a strong foundation in policy making and analysis, comparative public policy, public sector economics, governance and public management, and ethics and public policy. With a strong emphasis on conceptual analysis and applied understanding of how policies are developed and implemented, the programme equips students with skills valued across sectors. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, and the private sector - particularly in roles involving regulatory affairs, public affairs, or policy advisory functions where strategic insight into policy dynamics and a nuanced understanding of policymaking processes are essential.
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.
- The optional project placement (internship) provides you with potential 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.
- Regular speakers from UK-based government departments, public sector bodies, NGOs and policymaking units who discuss the implementation and evaluation of public policies.
Living in London is exciting, and studying at the heart of the city gave me the opportunity to enjoy all that London offers.
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Waterloo Campus
Centrally located and well connected, Waterloo brings together students from health, science and law, just steps from the South Bank. It's also home to the world's #2 nursing school – the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery (QS 2026).