Explore the benefits of policy, how to assess costs, ethical issues and gain an understanding of how policy is made along with its consequences and effective evaluation methods
Opportunity to specialise in policy topics according to your academic or career interests
Benefit from real-world teaching with input from practitioners in public policy and practical assessments such as the creation of policy briefings and the preparation and delivery of policy plans
Learn qualitative and quantitative research methods gaining the tools necessary to understand processes, to analyse important policy issues and assess policy outcomes
Gain the skills necessary for a range of national and international careers in local and national government, think tanks, NGOs and the private sector
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
Study options
MSc (PG) • Full-time • 1 Years
MSc (PG) • Part-time • 2 Years
Start dates
09/2026
How to apply
Fees and funding
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We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.