Msc public policy politics and international relations

Overview
What is the appropriate relationship between the public and private sectors?
How are policy decisions made and implemented?
How can public policy deal with issues of cultural diversity and value conflict?
Public Policy is the study of how problems are addressed within political institutions. Through studying public policy, you will gain theoretical and practical insights into policy formation and implementation. Students take taught courses which allow them to explore the development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of policies. By the end of the programme you will have a strong grasp of the theoretical tools and empirical evidence necessary for an in-depth understanding of the policymaking process. Recent developments in the UK, including the Big Society plan to deliver public services through the Third Sector, make this course especially timely and relevant.
If you want to help shape the future policy agenda, then this programme is for you. The programme will:
Focus on Political theory and British Politics whilst also having a strong international and comparative element
Investigate development issues, with a strong interest in the comparative analysis of policy for the developing world
Encourage a bespoke approach, where you design the content around your own research agenda, and apply what you learn to the policy fields in which you have an interest.
Why study your MSc in Public Policy at QMUL?
The School of Politics and International Relations is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting excellent and innovative teaching and research amongst its faculty, and to fostering independent learning and critical thinking among our students. We are placed 14th in the country for the percentage of our 3* and 4* research outputs (the best published research). The programme is taught by research active faculty members who are expert in cutting-edge areas such as migration, health, poverty, and European integration.