Global Public Policy

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

This exciting programme seeks to understand how policy is formulated within this evolving and dynamic context by drawing on the core concepts of policy analysis and theories of policy change.

Discover a flexible curriculum designed to fuel your intellectual curiosity and career ambitions. Our diverse module options, including placement pathways, empower you to chart your own course.

Why study this programme at the University of Birmingham? Our Global Public Policy Masters degree is taught by experts who contribute to a vibrant research culture. This means you’ll build a broad range of skills and experience, all in massive demand among employers. At Birmingham, we’re ranked 8th for Social Policy (Complete University Guide, 2025), with our specialist leading academics driving all of our teaching and research.

  • Tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans. Gain experience in the workplace with our optional pathways that incorporate a placement module.

  • Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024)

  • Engage critically with cutting-edge research on local and international policymaking.

    Career opportunities The programme is designed for those who intend to pursue a range of policy-related careers within local, regional, or global policy making institutions. It will equip you to work across a number of policy domains. The course aims to equip you with the policy analysis skills necessary to examine and evaluate policy outcomes alongside a broader range of social research methods required to research substantive policy issues.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1162 Senior police officers
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    4112 Local government administrative occupations

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

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    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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