Public Policy Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
The London School of Economics and Political Science 86% 0% 10% £9250 £22430 164 London On campus Full-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 0% 0% £9250 £22430 175 London On campus Full-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 0% 0% £23520 £23520 175 London On campus Part-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 0% 0% £23520 £23520 175 London On campus Full-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 0% 0% £23520 £23520 175 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 78% 0% 0% £4515 £8190 175 London On campus Part-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science 78% 0% 0% £23520 £23520 175 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
The London School of Economics and Political Science - - - £35152 £35152 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £6225 £9600 - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
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3 Online Public Policy Courses.
Interested in courses outside London?
87 Public Policy Courses in the UK.
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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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

Example below based on all graduates of Public Policy at London Metropolitan University

41% Caring personal services
11% Welfare and housing associate professionals
8% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
6% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Nursing Professionals
4% Administrative occupations
4% Protective service occupations
4% Sales occupations
4% Elementary occupations
3% Customer service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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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.

International Social and Public Policy - BSc (Hons) 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 86 out of 100 among 15 respondents.