Global Public Policy, MA/PGDip
Delivery format: In-person | Duration: 12 months full-time
Looking to enter a policy-related career in a local, regional, or global institution? The Global Public Policy, MA/PGDip programme equips you with in-demand skills to meet that goal, from policy analysis to social research methods. The curriculum allows you to explore the dynamics of policy within an evolving global landscape, drawing on core policy concepts. Alongside taking two core courses, you can tailor the curriculum to your career interests through four optional courses, the dissertation, and an option placement experience.
Looking to enter a policy-related career in a local, regional, or global institution? The Global Public Policy, MA/PGDip programme equips you with in-demand skills to meet that goal, from policy analysis to social research methods. The curriculum allows you to explore the dynamics of policy within an evolving global landscape, drawing on core policy concepts. Alongside taking two core courses, you can tailor the curriculum to your career interests through four optional courses, the dissertation, and an option placement experience.
“Birmingham’s interdisciplinary approach doesn’t let you view policy in silos; it teaches you to see the full ecosystem of actors, incentives, and lived experiences that shape change. The university’s strong reputation in social policy, along with the placement pathway that encourages hands-on learning, made it stand out as a place that values both rigorous thinking and meaningful, practical engagement. I cannot wait to use what I’ve learned here to help shape equitable and sustainable public systems back home in India.”
Muditha Rupavath, Global Public Policy, MA graduate
“Birmingham’s interdisciplinary approach doesn’t let you view policy in silos; it teaches you to see the full ecosystem of actors, incentives, and lived experiences that shape change. The university’s strong reputation in social policy, along with the placement pathway that encourages hands-on learning, made it stand out as a place that values both rigorous thinking and meaningful, practical engagement. I cannot wait to use what I’ve learned here to help shape equitable and sustainable public systems back home in India.”
Muditha Rupavath, Global Public Policy, MA graduate