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    MSc Public Policy

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    Aberdeen, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £23,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Aberdeen, GB. Tuition is £23,000.

    About the program

    The program covers key problems in UK and international politics, policy making processes, limitations of public policy responses, and strategies for effective policy development. It examines issues like poverty, human rights, migration, climate change, and energy transition, and how actors influence policy at various levels.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $12,276.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen is £23,000.
    Is MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen online or in-person?
    MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen take to complete?
    MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 honours
    What work-permit options follow MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Public Policy at University of Aberdeen: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)