International Public Policy

This International Public Policy program offered at Queen Mary University of Londoncombines the specific theories, concepts and cases of public policy with international relations studies to ensure you gain a firm grasp of the decision-making and implementation processes involved in international public policy.

After successfully completing the International Public Policy program offered at Queen Mary University of London , you’ll be able to:

• Critically analyse the processes, problems and possibilities of policy-making at an international level
• Apply concepts and theoretical arguments to concrete cases of international public policy
• Assess and explain the successes and failures of international public policy
• Deal with the complex processes of international public policy-making in a creative and systematic manner, and make informed and substantiated judgements
• Combine conceptual, theoretical and empirical materials in the analysis of international public policy

• Pursue a meaningful career in public policy at international organisations such as the UN, WHO, IMF, or foreign offices

Key facts

• As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, our School of Politics and International Relations is world-renowned as a major school for the study of global politics, and is led by a team of industry-leading researchers providing thought leadership and unique insights in local and global politics.

• The team is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting teaching and research excellence and innovation amongst its faculty, and to fostering independent learning and critical thinking amongst its students.It’s this team of leading academics that will teach and support you throughout your studies – ensuring you’re well-equipped with the in-depth knowledge and skills you need to understand and confidently contribute to public policy-making.
• As an International Public Policy student with QMUL online, you’ll benefit from:An innovative approach to policy-making within the field of international politicsThe freedom and flexibility to study when and where it suits you and to choose from a wide variety of optional modulesWorld-class teaching from industry-leading experts in cutting-edge areas such as the politics of global health, World Bank policy, and the rise of emerging powers in the developing worldOur close links to leading practitioners in UK politicsThe opportunity to attend networking events at our Mile End Institute – a major policy centre at QMUL bringing together policymakers, academics and diverse local communities to address major political challenges in the UK.

Courses include:

• Contemporary World Politics: Theories, Concepts, Themes

• Theories and Concepts in Public Policy

• Evaluation and Delivery in Public Policy

• Themes and Cases in US Foreign Policy

• Dissertation