Master of Public Policy
The University of Edinburgh's Academy of Government offers the UK's first Master of Public Policy (MPP). This is a professional, 15-month programme designed for graduates of social science degrees who want an advanced professional qualification that will provide a launch-pad for a career in the public sector, nonprofit sector or international policy community.
The MPP provides future public leaders with both the theoretical and conceptual frameworks and the practical skills needed to be a successful public servant in the 21st century. The MPP draws on the cutting-edge research and teaching expertise of the Academy's faculty and the close relations we have with the Scottish Government and Parliament. The result is an environment for study that is at the interface of policy and practice.
The MPP builds in a clear and strategic way through three stages:
Foundation: in the first semester students will lay strong foundations for their MPP through training in four key areas: Politics of Public Policy, Economics of Public Policy, Analysis for Public Policy, and International Dimensions of Public Policy.
Specialisation: in the second semester students will build on those foundations and gain specialist knowledge in specific areas of public policy: European Public Policy, Environmental Public Policy, Public Health Policy,International Development Policy, Educational Policy and Social Policy.
Application: in the third and fourth semesters students will apply the knowledge and skills they have developed to a specific public policy challenge or problem. This will be done through the MPP Capstone Placement during which students will produce an analytical report.
Throughout the MPP students will also be trained in quantitative methods and, through attending various skills workshops, will sharpen their analytical capabilities and their knowledge base. Developing confidence and judgement throughout the programme our MPP graduates will be able to embark on public policy careers with the skills required to become the outstanding leaders of tomorrow.
| Key Facts | |
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| Duration: | 15 months |
| Start Date: | September 10, 2012 |
| End Date: | November 30, 2013 |
| Admission Deadline: | July 1, 2012 (applications are processed on a rolling basis before this date; decisions are made within 2-4 weeks of submitting a fully completed application) |
| Tuition Fee: | £ 15,750 |
Bologna Compatibility
Like all University of Edinburgh Masters programmes, the degree is fully Bologna compatible, and is recognised across Europe and beyond under the principles of the Bologna framework. The programme comprises 180 Edinburgh credits, which are equivalent to 90 ECTS credits.
This page was published on 24 January 2012
