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Public Policy MSc

Lancaster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Lancaster University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Why Lancaster?

  • Learn through real-life case studies, work alongside policy practitioners, and confront problems surrounding public policymaking
  • Look at the world of policy through a critical lens and apply your skills to complete a portfolio project where you’ll create policy recommendations
  • Be surrounded by experts who work with UK parliament, make regular media appearances and want to shape the future of policymaking
  • Join a community that cares about ethical policymaking, focusing on an applied approach that drives change

How is public policy made? What challenges do policymakers face? And how do we construct policy solutions to policy problems? Study with us to explore these vital questions and confront the puzzles of public policymaking.

Fresh ideas to meet big challenges

Conflict, climate change, cost of living. Global crises cannot be solved by one individual. To make a change, we need to take collective action – and without policy that wouldn’t be possible. The world needs good policymakers with new ideas and a fresh approach to tackle the stalemate that policy has reached.

If you want to work in the world of international, national or local policy, you need to know how it’s made. This programme unpacks policymaking and gives you the skills to research, evaluate and create policy.

You might recognise some of our teaching team from their media appearances, perhaps talking about maritime security or the Middle East. You might have picked up their books in a shop – one academic has recently published on Labour's immigration policy.

Learn the skills to create policy

You'll hear from our expert academics on different domains, from local government to national defence. Our aim is to also hear perspectives from policy practitioners in different roles.

Instead of a traditional dissertation, you’ll complete a portfolio module. You’ll look at a specific area, use policy evaluation tools and create policy recommendations. Then showcase your work at a conference which will be attended by our community of practitioners and academics.

Whether you’re interested in environmental, immigration, defence, foreign, or EU public policy, or the broader politics of policymaking, we’ll help you hone your specialism and sharpen the skills employers are looking for.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 24,830per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England

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Lancaster's community consists of students from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
The university offers wellbeing, financial, careers and visa application support for international students.
Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    24th out of 122 3

    22nd out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    147 66%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    27th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    66th

    22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    142 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    30th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    36th

    2

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