The MA Public Policy and Public Management at the University of East Anglia is tailored for those seeking to understand and influence the complex forces shaping governance and societal challenges. You will explore critical questions about democratic processes, policy-making, and public administration at national and international levels. This postgraduate degree is ideal for social science graduates, professionals aiming to deepen their expertise, or those from related fields like environmental studies who wish to apply their knowledge more broadly. You will gain a robust foundation in public policy analysis and management theories, preparing you to address contemporary issues effectively.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is delivered over one year, immersing you in core compulsory modules such as Public Policy: Theory and Analysis and Public Management: Theories and Change, alongside Methods of Social Enquiry. You will have the flexibility to specialise through optional modules covering topics from international security to environmental humanities. Your studies will culminate in a significant dissertation, offering you the opportunity for in-depth research under expert supervision. You will graduate with advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, well-prepared for impactful careers in government, NGOs, public sector management, and international organisations.