Program Overview
The Policy Studies at University of Washington is a MA 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 Policy Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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
- Tuition: USD 28,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,590 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bothell, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Policy Studies 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
- Policy Process
- Public Finance and Budgeting
- Statistics for Policy Studies
- Policy Elective
- Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
- Policy Elective
- Management and Organizations
- Policy Elective
- Research Design strongly encouraged as elective
- Capstone Research
- Policy Elective
- Capstone Project
- Policy Elective
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An application to the Graduate School and $85 application fee
- A letter of application to the Policy Studies program describing relevant background and articulating goals in seeking a Policy Studies degree.
- A current resume, or curriculum vitae, showing relevant academic, professional, and civic experience
- Three letters of reference, including two from faculty who can discuss your academic ability.
- An individual academic essay demonstrating your academic research ability, critical thinking skills and writing proficiency.
- All unofficial transcripts from prior academic work, including community and technical college, college, and university.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,590 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,833 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,590 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Washington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Washington
University of Washington
Seattle, United States
University of Washington is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months