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About Msc Public Policy in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• explore various conceptual and methodological tools and their connections to real-world problems
• gain a range of useful research and analysis skills
• freedom in dissertation topic to focus on any area of public policy 
• provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy
• ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD

Why this course?

Our MSc in Public Policy provides rigorous training in the analytical frameworks and methods required in the study of public policy. You’ll explore the various methodological tools and their connections to real world problems facing governments and related organisations. You’ll also gain a range of key skills including:

• analytical and critical thinking
• research management
• data analysis
• report writing and presentation

The course is ideal for those wanting professional skills to become a policy practitioner, analyst or to proceed to a PhD.

What you’ll study

The course is organised into core and optional classes. The core classes provide an introduction to the theory and practice of public policy, as well as a range of skills and methodologies to design, conduct and report on social research. In addition, you'll undertake a research project dissertation.

Careers

Examples of organisations our graduates work for include:

• Audit Scotland
• Centre for African Family Studies
• Centre for Scottish Public Policy
• Confederation of Passenger Transport
• German Red Cross
• Hall Aitken Associates
• Health and Social Care Alliance
• HMRC
• Invicta Public Affairs
• Ministry of Finance Iceland
• Morgan Stanley
• National Centre for Social Research
• NHS 
• Ofgem
• Santander Bank UK
• Scottish Council for Development and Industry
• Scottish Refugee Council
• Serco Group

Academic qualification equivalents

• For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
  recognised Indian institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL  :    80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
• PTE      :     58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

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Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.

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