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University of East Anglia UEA: Public Policy and Public Management
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Overview How do governments respond to climate emergencies? Who shapes migration policies? What drives the decisions that impact our daily lives? In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding these complex processes is more crucial than ever.
Our MA in Public Policy and Public Management equips you with both theoretical insights and practical tools to address these challenges. You'll analyse how policies addressing housing crises, healthcare reform, and environmental regulation move from ideas to implementation. Through case studies of successful and failed initiatives, you'll uncover the forces that shape public decision-making and develop strategies to navigate complex governance systems.
This programme welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Whether you've studied politics, economics, sociology, law, humanities, or have professional experience in the public or private sectors, our curriculum provides accessible entry points while offering depth for those with prior knowledge. The multidisciplinary approach allows you to connect your existing expertise to new frameworks while developing specialised knowledge through optional modules in areas such as environmental policy, international governance, or digital transformation in the public sector.
The dissertation represents a great opportunity to conduct independent research under expert academic supervision, applying theoretical frameworks to real-world policy challenges. Beyond the classroom, we offer enriching experiences including internships, placements, and our popular speaker series featuring leading academics, policymakers and politicians discussing contemporary political issues.
You'll develop essential transferable skills including critical thinking, analytical reasoning, presentation abilities, teamwork, and independent research capabilities. These competencies prepare you for diverse career paths in government, the Civil Service, NGOs, international organisations, media, and further academic study.
Join a vibrant community where theory meets practice, preparing you to navigate and influence the complex world of public policy both in the UK and internationally.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelors degree - 2.2 equivalent in any subject area |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview How do governments respond to climate emergencies? Who shapes migration policies? What drives the decisions that impact our daily lives? In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding these complex processes is more crucial than ever.
Our MA in Public Policy and Public Management equips you with both theoretical insights and practical tools to address these challenges. You'll analyse how policies addressing housing crises, healthcare reform, and environmental regulation move from ideas to implementation. Through case studies of successful and failed initiatives, you'll uncover the forces that shape public decision-making and develop strategies to navigate complex governance systems.
This programme welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Whether you've studied politics, economics, sociology, law, humanities, or have professional experience in the public or private sectors, our curriculum provides accessible entry points while offering depth for those with prior knowledge. The multidisciplinary approach allows you to connect your existing expertise to new frameworks while developing specialised knowledge through optional modules in areas such as environmental policy, international governance, or digital transformation in the public sector.
The dissertation represents a great opportunity to conduct independent research under expert academic supervision, applying theoretical frameworks to real-world policy challenges. Beyond the classroom, we offer enriching experiences including internships, placements, and our popular speaker series featuring leading academics, policymakers and politicians discussing contemporary political issues.
You'll develop essential transferable skills including critical thinking, analytical reasoning, presentation abilities, teamwork, and independent research capabilities. These competencies prepare you for diverse career paths in government, the Civil Service, NGOs, international organisations, media, and further academic study.
Join a vibrant community where theory meets practice, preparing you to navigate and influence the complex world of public policy both in the UK and internationally.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelors degree - 2.2 equivalent in any subject area |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview How do governments respond to climate emergencies? Who shapes migration policies? What drives the decisions that impact our daily lives? In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding these complex processes is more crucial than ever.
Our MA in Public Policy and Public Management equips you with both theoretical insights and practical tools to address these challenges. You'll analyse how policies addressing housing crises, healthcare reform, and environmental regulation move from ideas to implementation. Through case studies of successful and failed initiatives, you'll uncover the forces that shape public decision-making and develop strategies to navigate complex governance systems.
This programme welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Whether you've studied politics, economics, sociology, law, humanities, or have professional experience in the public or private sectors, our curriculum provides accessible entry points while offering depth for those with prior knowledge. The multidisciplinary approach allows you to connect your existing expertise to new frameworks while developing specialised knowledge through optional modules in areas such as environmental policy, international governance, or digital transformation in the public sector.
The dissertation represents a great opportunity to conduct independent research under expert academic supervision, applying theoretical frameworks to real-world policy challenges. Beyond the classroom, we offer enriching experiences including internships, placements, and our popular speaker series featuring leading academics, policymakers and politicians discussing contemporary political issues.
You'll develop essential transferable skills including critical thinking, analytical reasoning, presentation abilities, teamwork, and independent research capabilities. These competencies prepare you for diverse career paths in government, the Civil Service, NGOs, international organisations, media, and further academic study.
Join a vibrant community where theory meets practice, preparing you to navigate and influence the complex world of public policy both in the UK and internationally.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelors degree - 2.2 equivalent in any subject area |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 11200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview Is democracy backsliding around the world? How should governments tackle the cost-of-living or climate crises? What governments do and why they do it are perennially important questions. In today’s complex and ever-changing world, a critical understanding of these processes and their results is more vital than ever before.
On our dynamic MA in Public Policy and Public Management course, you’ll gain a rich appreciation of the many ways that policy is made and the factors that influence it. You’ll emerge with an in-depth understanding of public policy and management at both national and international levels. Flexible and multidisciplinary, this course is ideal if you have a social science degree and hope to specialise, a degree in environmental studies or geography and seek wider applications of your subject knowledge, or if you’re a professional interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the processes you deal with every day.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in both theory and practical problem-solving. You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to your interests by choosing from a range of optional modules on a wide variety of topics such as elite power, the environment, or foreign policy. You’ll develop your interests even further through your dissertation, in-depth independent research which you’ll complete with the supervision of an academic expert.
Beyond the classroom, we offer a huge array of activities for you to get involved in, including internships, placements, staff-student debates, and opportunities to contribute to our blog and podcast series. We also host a regular speaker series featuring academics and politicians who debate and discuss the hottest political topics of the day.
You’ll develop transferable skills applicable to many careers, including the ability to think critically and constructively question received wisdom. You'll also enhance your presentation and teamwork skills, engage in project work, conduct critical analysis and synthesis of arguments, perform independent research, and apply theory to real-world cases. As a result, you’ll be well-prepared for careers in government and the Civil Service, NGOs, media and journalism, or you could choose to pursue further academic study.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent in any subject area |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview Is democracy backsliding around the world? How should governments tackle the cost-of-living or climate crises? What governments do and why they do it are perennially important questions. In today’s complex and ever-changing world, a critical understanding of these processes and their results is more vital than ever before.
On our dynamic MA in Public Policy and Public Management course, you’ll gain a rich appreciation of the many ways that policy is made and the factors that influence it. You’ll emerge with an in-depth understanding of public policy and management at both national and international levels. Flexible and multidisciplinary, this course is ideal if you have a social science degree and hope to specialise, a degree in environmental studies or geography and seek wider applications of your subject knowledge, or if you’re a professional interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the processes you deal with every day.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in both theory and practical problem-solving. You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to your interests by choosing from a range of optional modules on a wide variety of topics such as elite power, the environment, or foreign policy. You’ll develop your interests even further through your dissertation, in-depth independent research which you’ll complete with the supervision of an academic expert.
Beyond the classroom, we offer a huge array of activities for you to get involved in, including internships, placements, staff-student debates, and opportunities to contribute to our blog and podcast series. We also host a regular speaker series featuring academics and politicians who debate and discuss the hottest political topics of the day.
You’ll develop transferable skills applicable to many careers, including the ability to think critically and constructively question received wisdom. You'll also enhance your presentation and teamwork skills, engage in project work, conduct critical analysis and synthesis of arguments, perform independent research, and apply theory to real-world cases. As a result, you’ll be well-prepared for careers in government and the Civil Service, NGOs, media and journalism, or you could choose to pursue further academic study.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent in any subject area |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview Is democracy backsliding around the world? How should governments tackle the cost-of-living or climate crises? What governments do and why they do it are perennially important questions. In today’s complex and ever-changing world, a critical understanding of these processes and their results is more vital than ever before.
On our dynamic MA in Public Policy and Public Management course, you’ll gain a rich appreciation of the many ways that policy is made and the factors that influence it. You’ll emerge with an in-depth understanding of public policy and management at both national and international levels. Flexible and multidisciplinary, this course is ideal if you have a social science degree and hope to specialise, a degree in environmental studies or geography and seek wider applications of your subject knowledge, or if you’re a professional interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the processes you deal with every day.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in both theory and practical problem-solving. You’ll also be able to tailor your studies to your interests by choosing from a range of optional modules on a wide variety of topics such as elite power, the environment, or foreign policy. You’ll develop your interests even further through your dissertation, in-depth independent research which you’ll complete with the supervision of an academic expert.
Beyond the classroom, we offer a huge array of activities for you to get involved in, including internships, placements, staff-student debates, and opportunities to contribute to our blog and podcast series. We also host a regular speaker series featuring academics and politicians who debate and discuss the hottest political topics of the day.
You’ll develop transferable skills applicable to many careers, including the ability to think critically and constructively question received wisdom. You'll also enhance your presentation and teamwork skills, engage in project work, conduct critical analysis and synthesis of arguments, perform independent research, and apply theory to real-world cases. As a result, you’ll be well-prepared for careers in government and the Civil Service, NGOs, media and journalism, or you could choose to pursue further academic study.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent in any subject area |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Year 1 |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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