Overview
We list Public Policy BA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Public Policy gives you a grounding in the English legal system before you specialise. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A professional postgraduate field aimed at government, regulators and the organisations that work with them. Quantitative and evaluation skills are what distinguish candidates in a crowded applicant pool.
Roles graduates go into
- Policy adviser or analyst
- Evaluation and impact analyst
- Government affairs manager
- Programme and delivery officer
- Consultant in public sector advisory
- Researcher in a think tank
Where they work
- Central and local government
- Regulators and arm's length bodies
- Think tanks and research institutes
- Consultancies with public sector practices
- Charities and foundations
After the course
The civil service fast stream or direct entry, and a working knowledge of evaluation methods such as the Magenta Book.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000