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Public Policy Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
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Business Economics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 85% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 196 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy and Public Management MA | University of East Anglia | 85% | 0% | 10% | £7850 | £16400 | 196 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Psychology/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 86% | 4% | 2% | £27750 | £81600 | 197 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Scots Law/Social & Public Policy LLB (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 86% | 4% | 2% | £27750 | £81600 | 197 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Governance, Economics and Public Policy MSc | Birkbeck, University of London | 86% | 4% | 2% | £6225 | £9600 | 197 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Economics and Public Policy MSc | The University of York | 86% | 4% | 2% | £8440 | £18700 | 197 | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Economics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 85% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 196 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Economic & Social History/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 85% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 190 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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MA Economics with Public Policy MA | University of Essex | 85% | 0% | 10% | £12410 | £19380 | 190 | Colchester | On campus Part-time | |
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Music/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 200 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Political Communications and Public Affairs MSc | Queen Margaret University | 84% | 0% | 10% | £6000 | £15000 | 200 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 0% | £27750 | £70480 | 194 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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International Social and Public Policy with Politics BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £22430 | 176 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Film & Television Studies/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 87% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 182 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Philosophy and Public Policy MSc | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 87% | 0% | 10% | £23520 | £23520 | 182 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Social and Public Policy/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 90% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £81600 | 206 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Social and Public Policy/English Literature MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £81600 | 191 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Sociology/Social and Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 87% | 5% | 0% | £27750 | £70480 | 204 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Social and Public Policy/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 87% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £81600 | 202 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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International Relations/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £81600 | 194 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Geography/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 188 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Theology and Religious Studies/Social and Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 186 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Spanish/Social and Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £79290 | 197 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Celtic Civilisation/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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History of Art/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 185 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Comparative Applied Social & Public Policy, Evaluation & Research MPA | The University of York | 84% | 0% | 10% | £8440 | £18700 | 185 | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Gaelic/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Classics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 89% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 188 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Central & East European Studies/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 186 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Social & Public Policy with Quantitative Methods (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 86% | 0% | 0% | £27750 | £81600 | 207 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Greek/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 89% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 188 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Latin/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 89% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 188 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Classics/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 89% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £70480 | 188 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Portuguese/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £79290 | 197 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Digital Media & Information Studies/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 5% | £27750 | £70480 | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 84% | 0% | 10% | £27750 | £81600 | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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International Social and Public Policy BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22430 | 164 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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International Social and Public Policy BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 75% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £20100 | 146 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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International Social and Public Policy with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 75% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £20100 | 146 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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European and International Public Policy MSc | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 75% | 0% | 10% | £23520 | £23520 | 146 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy and Administration MSc | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 75% | 0% | 10% | £23520 | £23520 | 146 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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International Migration and Public Policy MSc | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 75% | 0% | 10% | £23520 | £23520 | 146 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy MSc | University of Bristol | 75% | 0% | 10% | £10100 | £25200 | 146 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Policy Research MSc | University of Bristol | 75% | 0% | 10% | £9600 | £20800 | 146 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Public Policy: The Essex MPP MPP | University of Essex | 75% | 0% | 10% | £8760 | £18800 | 146 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Master of Public Policy (MPP) MPP | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 75% | 0% | 10% | £35152 | £35152 | 146 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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International Public Policy MSc (PG) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 76% | 0% | 4% | £9800 | £17600 | 136 | Egham | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Administration and Public Policy MA | The University of York | 76% | 0% | 4% | £8440 | £18700 | 136 | York | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy MA | University of Reading | 76% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £18650 | 136 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Community Development and Public Policy BSc (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 66% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £14560 | 111 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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International Development: Public Policy and Management MSc | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | £12500 | £24000 | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy and Management MSc | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £9030 | £16380 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Business & Management/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | - | - | - | £27750 | £70480 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Economic Development and Policy Analysis MSc MSc | The University of Nottingham | 86% | 4% | 2% | - | - | 197 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Economics and Public Policy MSc | The University of Sheffield | 86% | 4% | 2% | - | - | 197 | Sheffield | On campus Part-time | |
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Politics and Public Policy MScEcon | Cardiff University | 84% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 200 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics and Public Policy MSc | Nottingham Trent University | 84% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 200 | Nottingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Political Science - Governance and Public Policy MA (Res) | The University of Manchester | 84% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 194 | Manchester | On campus Part-time | |
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Politics, Governance and Public Policy MA | The University of Sheffield | 84% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 194 | Sheffield | On campus Part-time | |
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Social and Public Policy MSc | Cardiff University | 84% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 185 | Cardiff | On campus Part-time | |
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Social and Public Policy MA | University of Leeds | 84% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 198 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Social Research (Local Government and Public Policy) PgDip | University of Birmingham | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Birmingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy MA/PGDip PgDip | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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International Public Policy PgDip | Queen's University of Belfast | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
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Local Government and Public Policy PhD | University of Birmingham | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Comparative Public Policy MSc | The University of Edinburgh | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy MSc | University of Bath | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Bath | On campus Part-time | |
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Policy Analysis and Global Governance MSc | University of the West of Scotland | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
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Media, Power and Public Affairs MSc | Royal Holloway, University of London | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
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Policy Evaluation MSc | University of Aberdeen | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy MSc | Queen Mary University of London | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Science and Technology Policy MSc | University of Sussex | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy Research MSc | University of Oxford | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Evidence Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation MSc | University of Oxford | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Policy MSc | The University of Edinburgh | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy MSc | Nottingham Trent University | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Nottingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy MPP | University of Stirling | 75% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 146 | Stirling | On campus Full-time | |
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Public Affairs MPA | University of Surrey | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Local Government Studies MPhil | University of Birmingham | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Global Public Policy MA | University of Birmingham | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Governance, Development and Public Policy MA | University of Sussex | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Brighton | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy MA | The University of Warwick | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Coventry | On campus Part-time | |
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Doctor of Public Policy DPP DProfPrac | The University of Nottingham | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation DPhil | University of Oxford | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Oxford | On campus Part-time | |
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Public Policy DPhil | University of Oxford | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Science and Technology Policy Studies PhD | University of Sussex | 76% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 136 | Brighton | On campus Part-time | |
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Community Development and Public Policy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 64% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £14560 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
85
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5126 students of Public Policy in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Public Policy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22105 | £21580 | £24739 |
25-75 percentile range | £18263 - £27105 | £16200 - £27338 | £18381 - £31803 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Public Policy courses of UK
All Public Policy courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23084 | £22243 | £25543 |
25-75 percentile range | £19603 - £25916 | £16032 - £26237 | £18516 - £30862 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Public Policy
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Current jobs
Among graduates of Public Policy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
Typical employers for graduates of Public Policy
- Government
- Businesses
- Marketing Firms
- Communication Companies
Specialisations within Public Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Health Policy
- Urban Policy
- Economic Policy
- Education Policy
- Welfare Policy
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Public Policy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Public Policy (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Public Policy at University of Brighton
20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professi |
5% | Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Grading Distribution
Students of Public Policy in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Public Policy
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Public Policy studies:
- Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Master of Arts - MA
- Bachelor of Law (Honours) - LLB (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Public Administration - MPA
- Master of Public Policy - MPP
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
- Master of Research - MRes
- Master of Science in Economics - MScEcon
- Master of Research - MA (Res)
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- PhD with Integrated Study - PhD
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Doctor of Professional Practice - DProfPrac
- Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil
The median salary of graduates of Public Policy was £22105 15 months after graduation, £21580 3 years after graduation and £24739 5 years after graduation.
International Social and Public Policy at The London School of Economics and Political Science received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 92 out of 100 among 8 respondents.