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Public Policy & Management – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Centre for Financial and Management Studies
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| Application Deadline: | September 5 (November start); November 21 (January start); April 2 (June start) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,566 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | January, June, November |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc Public Policy and Management will provide you with the analytical tools that you need to understand the principles and methods of modern public policy and management, and enable you to make financial decisions and policy choices in the financing and management of infrastructure and services in the public sector.
Because you are free to choose eight courses in any combination, you can select a study path that is best suited to your specialism, skills and objectives. You also have the option to study research methods and write a dissertation, under expert supervision, based on your interests or on issues in your place of work.
This programme will provide you with an understanding of the principles and methods of modern public policy and management, and will enable you to make financial decisions and policy choices in the financing and management of infrastructure and services in the public sector.
As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared for high positions in government, public service, international organisations and NGOs. Politicians, both national and local, in various countries also study with the programme.
Contents
You will choose eight courses:
- Public Policy & Management: Perspectives & Issues
- Public Financial Management: Planning & Performance
- Human Resource Management & Development
- Management Information & Information Systems
- Decentralisation & Local Governance
- Public Financial Management: Revenue
- Managing Organisational Change
- Project Appraisal & Impact Analysis
- Privatisation & Public-Private Partnerships
- The International Monetary Fund & Economic Policy
- Public Policy & Strategy
- Public Financial Management: Reporting & Audit
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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Register Now!Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
You should either have a good degree in a social sciences discipline or another appropriate discipline (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits), or an equivalent qualification and suitable relevant work experience.
English language requirements:
You are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills. Where English is a second language, applicants will be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
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Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
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The Registry Fees and Scholarship section can also certify student registration for other loans, such as Canadian educational loans.
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Other Sources of Funding
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- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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