Politics, Governance and Public Policy

Department of Politics and International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences

Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between governance and public policymaking. This course is designed to balance state-of-the-art academic research with real-world examples to prepare you for the policymaking world.

Course description

This course explores the policy process across a range of regional, national and international settings, and equips you with many skills. You will develop a critical understanding of the relationship between the input and output dimensions of governance and policymaking. You will also acquire a detailed practical understanding of the political, economic and social drivers that shape the policy process.

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Modules

Core modules

Analysing the Policy Process
Understanding Politics
Research and Dissertation Preparation
Dissertation in Politics, Governance & Public Policy

Core module descriptions

Optional modules

A range, including:

Democratic Governance in the Twenty-first Century: Problems, Innovations and Solutions
Politics and Governance of the European Union
Policymaking in the Real World
Wellbeing in Politics and Policy

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Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Entry requirements

We’re looking for outstanding and enthusiastic students for our courses.

You can apply to us with a good degree (first-class or 2:1 honours degree) in a relevant social science, arts and humanities, or related subject.

English language requirements

All of our courses require an overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Entry requirements for international students

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Our masters courses are so exciting because you’ll have the opportunity to develop a genuine specialism in your area of study. As researchers it’s a real pleasure to share your latest work—in my case, on the political theory of animal rights—with students who are eager to learn and challenge!

Dr Alasdair Cochrane

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics

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You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.