What will I learn?

Gain in-depth understanding of public policy, policymaking and challenges faced by policymakers. You’ll develop a critical awareness of current issues, scholarship and research. As part of this course, you’ll: Develop knowledge of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of policy making and challenges to it Gain in-depth understanding of public policy informed by current scholarship and research, including a critical awareness of current issues, theories and developments Study the concepts, theories and methods used in the study and practice of public policy Consider issues from a range of disciplinary perspectives Understand the implications of complexity, risk and uncertainty in policymaking Use a range of techniques and research methods and digital literacy skills to access, process and evaluate information Apply your knowledge with originality and creativity Explore how new knowledge is created and synthesised by producing a dissertation.

Which department am I in?

Cultural Studies and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,440.00 (20,09,152) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

City Campus

Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,995.00 (20,69,623) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

City Campus

Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.