Public Policy

The MA Public Policy is a flagship programme of the Department of Political Economy. It is a broad-based programme, that emphasises the theories and concepts of policy analysis needed to understand the workings of the policy process in contemporary societies. There are opportunities to take specialist modules in different policy areas, including education, health policy and foreign policy.

KEY BENEFITS

• A truly interdisciplinary course.
• A wider range of options than any competitor programme.
• Provides specialist pathways constructed through option choices.
• Close links with the worlds of politics and policy.
• Students benefit from hearing visiting speakers from the worlds of politics and government.
• There is a well-developed internship scheme.
• Taught by a range of experts and sector specialists from across the College.
• Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSEThe MA Public Policy reflects King's commitment to developing public policy as a discipline. The MA is designed both for recent graduates hoping to make a career in public policy or a related field and those already working in government or NGOs in the UK or abroad. There are no disciplinary prerequisites for entry to the programme.

DESCRIPTIONThe programme is designed around core taught modules on the policy process, comparative public policy and a research dissertation. A wide range of option modules are offered, enabling the student to specialise and develop in-depth knowledge of such fields as health policy, education policy, security studies, urban and environmental policy, governance and politics or the policy problems of an ageing population. Teaching is by a mixture of lectures, seminars, and group work. Students also have the opportunity to engage with visiting speakers and senior figures from the worlds of politics and policy.