Master of Public Policy (MPP) MPP
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Master of Public Policy (MPP) MPP at The London School of Economics and Political Science for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22218 | £21015 | £24795 |
25-75 percentile range | £19632 - £25831 | £15732 - £25484 | £18560 - £30747 |
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Course Description
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is designed for early to mid-career professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and analytical skills to effectively address complex public policy challenges, and advance their career in any policy-relevant sector.
The intensive 9-month programme enables students to take a short career break to join an experienced global cohort, gain new perspectives and develop an understanding of the “craft of government”. This integrates theory and analysis, politics, and implementation of policy.
Students will develop a unique understanding of the complex challenges of contemporary governance across core discipline perspectives including economics and econometrics, political science, quantitative methods, public management and philosophy. This offers tools and knowhow to understand and address the world’s most pressing public policy challenges.
Whether moving into public, private, international, or non-profit roles, our graduates will take with them enhanced knowledge, expanded thinking and elevated skills to be able to make formidable contributions to public policy and advance in the next stage in their career.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The London School of Economics and Political Science in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science in related subject specific rankings.
Business
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- #2
- #14
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- Public Administration
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #9
- #56
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 36 university rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science
About The London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE) is a Russell Group university, and is one of the member institutions of the University of London. Situated in the Westminster area of Central London, LSE is home to a diverse student body that comes from around the country and overseas to be a part of the experience.
Student composition of The London School of Economics and Political Science
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Total number of students enrolled at The London School of Economics and Political Science by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5500
- postgraduates:
- 6695
- Total:
- 12195
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Gaelic/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Classics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 184 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Business Economics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 195 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Central & East European Studies/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Social & Public Policy with Quantitative Methods (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 207 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Geography/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 195 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Public Affairs MPA | University of Surrey | 93% | 6% | 3% | - | - | 134 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Social and Public Policy/English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 203 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Politics/Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 178 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Celtic Civilisation/Social & Public Policy MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 83% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 198 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023