find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
University of Manchester: International Development: Public Policy and Management
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| gdi-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 2814 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
MSc International Development: Public Policy and Management is designed for future changemakers: policymakers, managers, economists, and researchers who want to transform public institutions and shape better futures in an international development context.
Delivered by leading experts at The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute, this interdisciplinary course equips you with the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to interrogate and influence complex public policy challenges; from governance and institutional reform to social protection, service delivery, and fiscal management.
Originally developed for public sector professionals, the course has grown into a vibrant, multidisciplinary programme that attracts a global mix of participants from NGOs, international organisations, consultancy, and beyond.
What unites them is a commitment to understanding how policy is made, how it can be reformed, and how to ensure it delivers equity, efficiency, and impact - especially in low- and middle-income countries.
You’ll explore the politics, economics and ethics of development policymaking, and gain practical insights into real-world implementation; learning how to design, critique and manage policy and reform processes that work.
Whether you’re shaping national policies, advising government ministries, or planning your move into the development sector, this MSc gives you the strategic knowledge and critical edge to lead with confidence.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc International Development: Public Policy and Management is designed for future changemakers: policymakers, managers, economists, and researchers who want to transform public institutions and shape better futures in an international development context.
Delivered by leading experts at The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute, this interdisciplinary course equips you with the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to interrogate and influence complex public policy challenges; from governance and institutional reform to social protection, service delivery, and fiscal management.
Originally developed for public sector professionals, the course has grown into a vibrant, multidisciplinary programme that attracts a global mix of participants from NGOs, international organisations, consultancy, and beyond.
What unites them is a commitment to understanding how policy is made, how it can be reformed, and how to ensure it delivers equity, efficiency, and impact - especially in low- and middle-income countries.
You’ll explore the politics, economics and ethics of development policymaking, and gain practical insights into real-world implementation; learning how to design, critique and manage policy and reform processes that work.
Whether you’re shaping national policies, advising government ministries, or planning your move into the development sector, this MSc gives you the strategic knowledge and critical edge to lead with confidence.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc International Development: Public Policy and Management seeks to provide an interdisciplinary training and education that will enable policymakers, economists, planners, managers and researchers to be fully conversant with current issues of public policy and management, in an international development setting.
It will provide you with the conceptual and analytical tools needed to understand and critically review issues relevant to public policy and public sector reform.
While the course was conceived primarily for those already working in the public sector environment, it has evolved into a highly successful multidisciplinary course that is appropriate to modern professionals, from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have an interest in issues of public policy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved, your academic references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc International Development: Public Policy and Management seeks to provide an interdisciplinary training and education that will enable policymakers, economists, planners, managers and researchers to be fully conversant with current issues of public policy and management, in an international development setting.
It will provide you with the conceptual and analytical tools needed to understand and critically review issues relevant to public policy and public sector reform.
While the course was conceived primarily for those already working in the public sector environment, it has evolved into a highly successful multidisciplinary course that is appropriate to modern professionals, from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have an interest in issues of public policy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved, your academic references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Administration, Public administration, Social sciences, Politics, Policy studies, Public policy, Social studies or Development studies, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here