Program Overview
The International Public Policy Analysis (MIPPA) at University of Bath is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Public Policy Analysis (MIPPA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Public Policy Analysis (MIPPA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Policy Analysis: approaches and techniques
- Policy Evaluation: methods and techniques
- The Politics of Policy: actors and arenas and conflict in international perspective
- Research for Policy: concepts, methods and values
- Dissertation
- Comparative European Social Policy
- Comparative Research Methods
- International Family Policy
- Politics and Policy in Developing Countries
- Wellbeing and Human Development 1: concepts, measurement & policy
- Economics for Development
- Business Society and States: corporate power and accountability
- Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice,
- World Politics: conflict, security and development
- Political economy of globalisation
- Well-being, Welfare Regimes and Social Policy: a global perspective,
- Globalisation and Economic Insecurity
- Regional research specialisms (South Asia, Africa, Latin America and South East Asia; subject to staff availability)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
- A good first degree in a social science subject, or
- an equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience.
English requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components)
- PTE Academic of 62 with no less than 59 in any component
You may be eligible for a combined offer to include both pre-sessional English 5 (PS5) and the Master\'s degree programme. The advantage of this offer is that overseas students can apply for a Visa for the full duration of the programme rather than re-applying for a Visa at the end of the pre-sessional course.
600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (internet-based test).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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