1,296 Public Policy Degree Programs

This programme aims to provide sufficient knowledge of the public administration and international relations disciplines including their main theoretical frameworks and interrelationships with other social science disciplines. This programme aims to equip students with the ability to deploy skills and knowledge in a range of contemporary themes surrounding the applications of public administration and international relations.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the Trachtenberg School prepares students to dig deep into the data and the details as they explore the theories behind the public policy that shapes our governments and our world.

The programme trains professionals who are able to understand the economic rationale, the design, and the quantitative evaluation of public policy. Its focus is on micro-level policies that tackle issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, underdevelopment, social security, market power and regulation, education, work, international trade, and health.

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 PhD program examines how public policies are designed, implemented, and evaluated in response to contemporary social issues. Through rigorous training in theory and research methods, students learn to analyze the relationships between social actors, institutions, interests, and public decision-making processes. The program prepares graduates for research and teaching careers as well as analytical and advisory positions in government, public administration, non-governmental organizations, and other policy-oriented institutions.

This program will provide you with knowledge of the policy-making process and cultivate your analytical skills. The program offers expertise in social policy, health policy, educational policy, employment policy and others. We pay special attention to qualitative and quantitative policy research methodology. You will be able to perform analytical, conceptual, organisational, interactive and managing tasks in creating and implementing public and social policies within the international context.

The Master's in Public Policy and Management is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of public governance, policy analysis, and strategic management within the public sector. The program emphasises an interdisciplinary approach, combining political science, economics, law, and administration to prepare future leaders capable of shaping effective and ethical public policies.

The Bachelor of Science in Justice and Public Policy program will help you understand how administrative law, along with procedural and substantive criminal laws, applies to effecting arrest, search and seizure, evidence collection, and courtroom procedures.

Addressing these challenges requires a deep understanding of public policymaking and administration. The PGDip Public Policy and Management will equip you with this expertise by examining the political, economic, and social forces that shape policy decisions.

Addressing these challenges requires a deep understanding of public policymaking and administration. The PGCert Public Policy and Management will equip you with this expertise by examining the political, economic, and social forces that shape policy decisions.

Successfully managing public policy can be challenging, particularly in today’s fast-paced environment. Our Public Policy and Management MA integrates policy with practical management skills. This programme prepares you to communicate and design public policy flexibly and sustainably, addressing the global challenges and needs of the 21st century

BA in Social Policy and Sociology Social Policy students learn how to tackle major policy problems. They do this by applying core concepts from social science to intractable social problems such as gender inequality, eldercare, children's rights, and climate change. As an applied and critical social science, you will gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary government policies and consider how we can achieve improvements.

Designed for professionals in public administration, technology, and policy sectors, the Master’s Programme offers a deep dive into technological innovation, public policy design, and their impact on social sustainability. Engage with global experts, work on real-world projects, and enhance your career prospects. Discover more and apply today!

Our MSc Public Policy and Management programme will enable you with the conceptual understanding of the core principles of public policy and public management and with the tools to apply knowledge to solve problems in the public sector.

Public policy theories are paired with engineering, science, and technology to prepare graduates to make significant contributions to the formation of effective policy in areas that include the environment, transportation, science, and emerging technological and scientific developments.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Area of Emphasis: Law, Public Policy and Society is a degree program designed to prepare students for further study of law. The coursework required to earn this degree has been identified as preparation for law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.

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.

The Public Policy doctoral program is an interdisciplinary program focused on the study of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. It stresses the development of skills, tools, and specialties, as well as a theoretical understanding of them, that contribute to our understanding of the structure of institutional systems and sub-systems, and of how policy should be shaped within social, economic, and political environments.