Public Policy & Management

Master

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

Whether you’re a social science graduate or a working professional, the MSc in Public Policy & Management will provide the skills you need to evaluate policy options for public services.
Although we’re based in the heart of London, the course has an international outlook. Whether you’re a working professional or a recent social science graduate, our comparative focus will give you a solid understanding of public policy around the world.
The skills you’ll learn will apply to a whole range of careers around the world – in the public and voluntary sectors, or at NGOs.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.

Key benefits
Our links with governments, public sector organisations, NGOs, and policymakers mean there will be plenty of inspiring speakers throughout your course.
Being in the centre of London, there are countless opportunities for internships and first-hand experience.
We don’t just focus on theory – we emphasise practical application of ideas, from HR management to designing programme evaluations.

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Location

Start date

London
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Strand, WC2R 2LS

Start date

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Subjects

  • Public
  • Social Science

Course programme

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Part-time students should plan to take 60 credits of required taught modules in their first year, and 60 credits from the dissertation module, 45 credits of optional modules and 15 credits of required modules in their second year.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

• Organisation & Management of the Public Services (15 credits)

• Economics of the Public Services (15 credits)

• Research Methods in Public Policy & Management (15 credits)

• Social Entrepreneurship (15 credits)

• The Public Policy-Making Process (15 credits)

• Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional Modules

In addition, students take 45 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:

• Leadership & People Management in the Public Services (15 credits)

• Education & Training; Policy & Programmes (15 credits)

• Key Issues in Health Policy (15 credits)

• Strategic Management in the Public Services (15 credits)

• Internship Analytic Report (15 credits)

• Short refresher courses in Maths & Economics (0 credits) – these are strongly recommended and are taken during reading and induction weeks

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Public Policy & Management

Price on request