The aim of the program in MA in Social Policy is to train social policy professionals who, with their acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge, are able to participate in the formulation of policies in the field of societal and social policy, contribute to the operation of the service system, to represent social interests and to theoretical research, research and development of social and social policy education. They are ready to continue their studies in doctoral programs.

The Public Policy MA is a multi-disciplinary course that covers policy making and analysis, comparative public policy, public sector economics, governance and public management, and ethics and public policy. You will focus on the critical issues and key developments relating to public policy, such as governance, globalisation and policy evaluation.

Our MA in Social Policy programme aims to train social policy practitioners who, based on their theoretical and methodological knowledge, can participate in policymaking in the field of social policy, manage and contribute to the operation of the care system, represent social interests, and theorize, research, and teach social and social policy.

Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice.

The Department of Public Policy (DPP) at Central European University (CEU) offers a one-year MA in Public Policy (one-year MAPP) degree program that seeks to provide students a solid foundation in theories, which contribute to our understanding of the design, development, and reform of public policies in different institutional contexts, and at various levels of governance.

The course in MA International Public Policy takes a critical approach to the study of International Social Policy to provide an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts in a vibrant area of study and research. Drawing on world-leading research expertise, you learn to analyse how national and global forces interact to shape the trajectories of welfare system development.

Our Education, Policy & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. It will give you a deep understanding of educational policy and processes in relation to issues of race, social class, gender and changes such as globalisation and new managerialism.

The Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) is a rigorous year-and-a-half program that provides students with the breadth of training in the various facets of global policy and in-depth training in a chosen functional policy specialization including Environmental Policy, Developmental Policy, and International Public Health Policy.

Our two-year, 33-unit MA in Urban and Public Affairs offers a range of graduate seminars on urban studies, politics, and public policy. A 200-hour internship is required, as well as a Capstone Project that synthesizes your research and internship experience on a policy area of your choice.

This exciting programme seeks to understand how policy is formulated within this evolving and dynamic context by drawing on the core concepts of policy analysis and theories of policy change.

Based in the School of Global Studies, you’ll study in a unique department that encourages you to learn from the Global South as much as from the Global North. You’ll learn to think critically and practically about the effects different theoretical assumptions and policy approaches have on our ability to manage the relationship between environment, economy and society.

The MA in Education is offered in Swansea University’s School of Education (SUSE). The MA is a flexible program, reflecting the nature of education including education research, policy and practice.

CEU's MA in Economic Policy program focuses on economic policy in the context of global markets. Its main goal is to equip you with solid foundations in economics, to give you a deep understanding of the economic policy process, and to provide you with the analytical ability to evaluate economic policies at the macro and micro levels.

This master’s course will help you develop personally and professionally as an educator. You’ll be exposed to the latest educational theory and policy. This MA Education will inform your educational practice. As part of this course, you’ll: Take a critical and reflective approach to diverse issues in education, such as culture, race, gender and class.

The International Affairs Policy and Analysis (IAPA) program is not your typical international affairs degree. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of government agencies, private enterprises, and non-profits seeking professionals that provide actionable analysis and options to a range of international and foreign policy problems. This program blends the analytical rigor of traditional international affairs with a consolidated set of hard policy and management skills. Equip yourself for a career executing solutions to the world’s complex and evolving policy challenges.