Program Overview
The Public Policy at University of California Irvine (UCI) 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 34,232 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,987 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Irvine, 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
- Qualitative Methods and Public Policy
- Statistical Methods for Public Policy
- Microeconomics and Public Policy
- Policy Processes and Institutions of Governance
- Collaborative Governance and Public Management
- Social Mobilization, Power and Justice
- Policy and Ethics
- Information and the Policy Process
- The Economics of Government
- Capstone Research Project and Briefing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Completion of a Bachelors degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California.
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.
- Official GRE test scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- One set of official original transcripts from all schools attended after high school. International applicants may have additional requirements such as English language proficiency tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,232 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,987 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,232 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,987 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) 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 California Irvine (UCI)
University of California Irvine (UCI)
Irvine, United States
The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
