Program Overview
The Public Policy at Brandeis University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Public Policy 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 46,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Waltham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy 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
- Historical and Contemporary Developments in Social Welfare
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Research Methods and Evaluation
- Elective/concentration course
- Social Policy Analysis:Technique and Application
- Economic Theory and Social Policy
- Applied Econometrics
- Elective/concentration course
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Policy and Program Implementation
- Public Finance
- Elective/concentration course
- Capstone Seminar
- Elective/concentration course
- Elective/concentration course
- Elective/concentration course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to the other supporting credentials, all applicants must complete and submit an application form.
The preferred method is to submit your application electronically. Applicants should have the following information close at hand when completing the application:
- Names and email addresses of recommenders.
- Names of undergraduate and graduate institutions and dates of attendance.
- GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS scores, percentiles and dates taken (if applicable).
- Personal statement and a curriculum vitae or resum\xc3\xa9 saved on the computer on which applicant is working.
- Application Fee
The Application Fee is US $55.00. This fee is waived for current or returned Peace Corps volunteers or AmeriCorps, City Year, and other service organization volunteers.
- Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose is a pivotal piece of the entire application package and should discuss the reasons for applying to the MPP degree program. The admissions committee is looking for applicants with an understanding of one or more areas of policy as measured by any or all of the following indicators: awareness, voluntary or educational work experience, and/or actual employment in a social policy setting. Please be sure to include any relevant experience \xc2\x96 educational, volunteer or professional - and provide concrete examples.
- Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and study abroad courses that they have taken.
- Standardized Test Scores
Applicants to the MPP and the PhD in Social Policy programs must submit test results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Test scores will be sent directly by ETS, Educational Testing Service. The GRE code is 3097.
The various admissions committees do not set specific standards for GRE test results. We cannot accept any test score older than five years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 46,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 46,422 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,422 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Waltham, United States
Brandeis University 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months