MSc Public Policy

at University of Bristol

Year 1

All mandatory units in this year of study are must pass. The definition of must pass units can be found in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes 
 

Unit name
 

• Governance, Institutions and the Global Political Economy
• Power, Politics and the Policy Process
• Informing and Evaluating Policy - Research Methods and Analysis
• Dissertation (MSc in Public Policy)
• Students from SNU must take SPOLM0063 in place of SPOLM1010
• Dissertation (MSc in Public Policy SNU)
   

Students take 60 credit points from the following (availability depending on demand):
 

• The Economics of Public Policy
• Digital Public Services
• Health and Health Care in a Global Context
• Gender and Violence: International and Global Perspectives
• Public Management and Organisations
• Public policy for a complex and uncertain world
• The International Analysis of Poverty and Social Exclusion
• Migration, asylum and human rights: EU and global policy perspectives.
• Cities, Housing and Public Policy
• Disabled Childhoods
• Policy Analysis
• Corruption and Public Policy
• Public policy for a complex and uncertain world

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant social science discipline, such as sociology, social policy, social welfare, public administration, social administration, demography/population studies, accounting and finance, economics, political science, management, history, philosophy and law. Other academic backgrounds will also be considered.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £10,100

Overseas: full-time £25,200

Graduates from our MSc in Public Policy frequently work in roles that focus on strategy, policy development and implementation, or policy research. Potential employers include local or central government departments; national or international non-governmental organisations; and international institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations.