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Policy Studies – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,482 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
The degree aims to provide:
* an advanced understanding of political, economic and social contexts of policy-making across a wide range of policy-relevant areas
* skills to analyse and research policy decisions and outcomes in a wide range of areas
* an educational setting where students from various backgrounds learn from the policy experience of their own and each other\'s nations
* a recognised qualification relevant to professional work in social and public policy research and practice.
You will study the workings of the public sector and related policy areas in Britain and other states. The course provides a valuable introduction to policy analysis to students from across the world.
Learning Outcomes Graduates will obtain:
* a sound knowledge of theories, principles and political and economic contexts of policy-making
* the ability to use different quantitative and qualitative research techniques
* detailed understanding of substantive areas of social and public policy
Contents
Taught courses generally combine lectures and seminar discussions. Work on the 15,000-word dissertation involves independent supervised research.
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Register Now!Requirements
A good first degree in an appropriate subject, equivalent to a UK 2:1.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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