Public Policy Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
International Social and Public Policy BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science 86% 0% 5% £9250 £24720 166 London On campus Full-time
International Social and Public Policy and Economics BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science 80% 5% 15% £9250 £24720 182 London On campus Full-time
International Social and Public Policy with Politics BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 5% 5% £9250 £24720 204 London On campus Full-time
Public Policy and Management MSc Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5400 £9915 - London On campus Part-time
MSc European and International Politics and Policy MSc The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Public Policy and Administration MSc The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
International Migration and Public Policy MSc The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Philosophy and Public Policy MSc The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
International Public Policy MSc Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Public Policy MSc Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Master of Public Policy (MPP) MPP The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Public Policy MRes Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Public Policy

  • Environmental Policy
  • Health Policy
  • Urban Policy
  • Economic Policy
  • Education Policy
  • Welfare Policy

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Public Policy

  • Problem- solving
  • Presentation skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Persuasive communication
  • Ability to propose compromises
  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration skills

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).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Public Policy (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Public Policy at King's College London

30% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Public Policy, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.