54 Public Policy MSc Degree Programs

The Global Health & Social Justice course will provide you with a demanding study pathway covering dynamic topics within global health. You will explore major issues and debates, as well as develop the capacity for critically assessing the scientific research and practices aiming to address global health inequalities. You with also cover the fundamental aspects relating to philosophical debates about social justice and health equity.

The MSPP will provide you with the skills you need to assess, create, and implement public policy that has a lasting impact on the public good. This accelerated, one-year program will prepare you for a career in policy analysis in a range of fields and sectors, from local housing policy to national health policy to international development—from New York City to cities around the globe.

The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development emphasizes the connection between public policy and decision-making processes, or more specifically, the effectiveness and efficiency of governance. You will be equipped with a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge that enable you to work as a policy designer or policy analyst. You will be capable of working within public and private institutions at local, national, and international levels. The one-year master's program is offered as a double degree in collaboration with United Nations University.

This MSc Public Policy program engages with contemporary policy concerns and the increasing complexity of the policy environment. It explores the contested dynamics of policymaking and policy implementation and provides students with the skills to understand, critically evaluate and develop policy alternatives in a local, national and international context.

The MSc in International Public Policy is designed to give students a solid understanding of how public policies are created, analyzed, and implemented globally. It covers key concepts in governance, policy processes, and the role of international or…

Develop key skills to tackle complex challenges and engage with experts at the cutting edge of public policy research. This MSc blends theory and practice, giving you the skills to analyse, design, and assess public policies at local and global levels.

DCU’s MSc in Public Policy is an online programme designed to develop expert policymakers. It combines deep analytical thinking with practical methods, equipping graduates to tackle complex policy challenges in Ireland and beyond. The course meets the growing demand for skilled policy professionals.

The MSc in Public Policy and International Cooperation is designed for students who want to work on projects in the public interest. It prepares you for positions of responsibility in the public sector, NGOs or international organizations, as well as in consultancies, private companies or associations working in these fields, in areas as diverse as health, urban planning, technology, transport, taxation, the social economy (SSE) and more..

The MSc in International Public Policy at Queen’s offers a high-quality program of academic and personal professional development, providing students with the tools to understand and influence the contemporary policy problems faced by governments globally. Students undertaking the MSc program will engage with a wide variety of theories, ideas, and sources in the study of public policy both domestically and internationally and will be introduced to a variety of research methods.

The MSc in Public Policy provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways policies are created, analyzed, and evaluated in government and organizations. It covers key areas such as political processes, decision-making, and the role of evidence in sh…

The MSc Social and Public Policy focuses on understanding the causes of, and potential solutions to, a range of important social issues. These include challenges such as poverty, increasing economic and social inequalities, and international development agreements. This is an ideal course if you want to develop your capacity to analyse social and public policies nationally and internationally. It will enable you to deepen your understanding of the major aspects of social and public policy, including competing conceptions of citizenship and how these inform social policy and the use of theories and research evidence to analyse, evaluate and explain social and public policy change.

This MSc program combines data science skills with insights into public policy and economics. It's designed to help students understand how to analyze large datasets and apply these methods to real-world policy issues. The course covers a range of to…

This MSc program combines skills in data science with insights into public policy and political science. It aims to help students understand how data analysis can inform policy decisions and improve governance. The course covers technical methods lik…

The MSc in Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy is designed to prepare students to address the complex challenges at the intersection of science and society. The program emphasizes understanding how scientific knowledge and technologica…

The MSc in Digital Policy is designed to prepare graduates for careers in evaluating, implementing, and studying core topical, theoretical, and methodological issues that arise in digital policy today. The course will take a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate the institutional and public policy dimensions of the prevalence of digital technology, as well as the underlying social conditions (economic, political, and cultural) and public/private sector contexts that give rise to such technologies and their governance.

The master study programme Public policy and security is designed to broaden your perspective and sharpen specific skills to prepare you to be a professional leader in public sector. The programme will inspire and prepare you to be a competent actor in public policy and security processes and make evidence based decisions. Make an impact in the world, pursue powerful ideas and advance your capacity to lead!