MSc in Public Policy

at Dublin City University

You’ll take four core modules, and choose two other modules from a suite of options, followed by a Policy Analysis Exercise. An innovative departure from the traditional dissertation, this Policy Analysis Exercise — which can be linked to your employment — is an opportunity for you to work on real policy problems set by public organisations.
 

Year 1 Core Modules:
 

Year 1 Optional Modules -

General Entry Requirements
 

For admission to the MSc in Public Policy programme, successful applicants will have - 

• A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent, 

• Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.

• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.  More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here.
  
  IELTS ACADEMIC    Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
  
  TOEFL iBT    Total Score of 92

EU Status Fee

€7,400
 

Non EU Fee

€15,000

The MSc in Public Policy’s range of modules equips participants with a range of social science skills, such as quantitative analysis, research design, economics and communications methods to develop, analyse, evaluate and communicate public policies. These have been carefully chosen, in consultation with key stakeholders such as senior civil servants and ministers, so that graduates of the programme are in position to become leaders in policymaking.

Potential Careers

• Policy Advisor

• Policy Maker

• Public Servant

• Communications Consultant