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Develop the skills to analyze and evaluate public policy through our MSc Public Policy program. Both national and global policy choices impact every aspect of society, from healthcare and social services to housing, schooling, safety, global development, and environmental sustainability.
This interdisciplinary program at the University of Reading blends classic and contemporary perspectives from economics and political science to equip you with crucial competencies for policy formulation and implementation.
Specialized tracks
The MSc Public Policy offers five distinct pathways addressing key policy challenges. You can mix core and elective courses across different tracks or focus on a single specialization:
Global and Regional Governance Structures
International Security Analysis
Developing Economies and Emerging Markets
Environmental Sustainability
Social Welfare and Public Policy.