Program Overview
The Public Policy at University of Bristol 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 Public Policy 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
- Tuition: EUR 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
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
- Governance, Institutions and the Global Political Economy
- Informing and Evaluating Policy: Research Methods and Analysis
- Power Politics and the Policy Process
- Public Managment and Organisations
- Cities, Housing and Public Policy
- The Economics of Public Policy
- Gender and Violence: International and Global Perspectives
- An International Analysis of Poverty and Social Exclusion
- Social Policy and Social Change in East Asia
- Critical Policy Studies and the Internationalisation of Public Policy
- The State of Labour
- International Analysis of crime, harm and justice
- Environmental policy and social justice
- Migration, asylum and human rights
- EU and global perspectives
- Social Policy and Social Change in East Asia
- Public Policy for a complex and uncertain world
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An upper-second class honours degree or international equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bristol 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 Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
University of Bristol 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 27 August 2026
- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months