MA International Public Policy University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Are you ready to solve complex global and national challenges and drive meaningful change? Whether you are a fresh graduate or seeking to upskill, this programme equips you with expansive critical knowledge, theoretical and practical skill sets empowering you to lead with confidence, solve complex problems and enact positive change.

The International Public Policy programme introduces you to cutting-edge studies in Public Policy, equipping students with an understanding of contemporary public policy issues and practices from an international perspective. Students will develop the ability to think across disciplines, learn from practitioners and experts in the field, and develop an independent portfolio of projects including an original dissertation.

Highlights of this programme:

• Applied social sciences approach with strong vocational orientation
• Interdisciplinary structure
• Only 1-year PG programme in China that prepares students to become both policy practitioners and global leaders
• Suitable for both fresh graduates and mid-career professionals
• Taught by academic experts including practitioners in the field
• Small class sizes that enables personalised learning experience
• Develops advanced skills in policy evaluation, decision-making simulation, and producing policy reports, briefs, scenarios, and implementable recommendations

Entry requirements

Course Requirements: Open to graduates of any subject. This master programme requires students to have a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as a UK university's 2:1 (upper second class honours degree or international equivalent).

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, are required to have the following English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme:

• IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) or 
• PTE Academic: 71 (minimum 65) or
• TOEFL (IBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 22 in reading and 22 in speaking)