Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy in Los Angeles United States | University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
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Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,509
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The UCLA Department of Public Policy transforms passionate individuals into change-makers by equipping them with essential tools. Our Master of Public Policy program blends classic policy training with adaptable approaches to stay current in our fast-evolving world. Students gain quantitative and analytical capabilities while customizing their studies, leveraging the strengths of a premier research institution - empowering UCLA Luskin graduates to emerge as policy innovators. Joint degree options expand skill-building opportunities, and the undergraduate public policy minor delivers a structured examination of policy challenges.
This two-year, in-person Master of Public Policy program features core classes that impart universal analytical methods, concluding with a collaborative capstone experience. The Applied Policy Project (APP) final assignment trains students in real-world consultancy through teamwork, honing abilities in negotiation, investigation, data interpretation, communication, and advocacy to propose optimal policy solutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An international student whose post-secondary education is completed outside of the U.S. is expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above average scholarship from a university or university-level institution.
Preference is given to applicants with a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Additional consideration is given to the strength of the applicant's undergraduate program and its standards. The quantitative nature of the core curriculum requires that attention be given to quantitative and analytical abilities. An elementary statistics course is strongly recommended.
A score of at least 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an overall band score of 7.0 on the International English Testing System (IELTS) examination is required for applicants whose native language is not English.
Tuition
USD
24,509