Public Policy

Throughout thePublic Policy course from Lancaster Universityyou will train in policy evaluation, policy analysis, policy communication and policy design.

Conflict, climate change, cost of living. Global crises cannot be solved by one individual. To make a change, we need to take collective action – and without policy that wouldn’t be possible.

The world needs good policymakers with new ideas and a fresh approach to tackle the complex challenges we face today. Our MSc in Public Policy equips you with the tools to become a forward-thinking policymaker ready to drive meaningful change.

Career opportunities:

On the MSc Public Policy, you will develop knowledge and transferable skills relevant to a range of future careers. The program is designed to equip you with policy analysis skills so that you’ll know how to research policy, evaluate and analyse current policy, how to give policy advice, and how to create policy solutions and formal recommendations. With this skillset, you’ll be well equipped for a range of careers in the policy world.

Armed with this master’s degree, you’ll be the perfect fit for roles in:

• Civil service

• Local government

• Public Sector

• Supranational organisations such as the EU, UN

• Political parties

• Trade unions

• International charities

• International business

Courses Include:

• Anthropology of Policy

• Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts

• Conflict, Security and War

• Cybercrime

• Global Environmental Politics

• International Relations and Politics of South Asia