Program Overview
The Wellbeing in Public Policy and International Development 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 Wellbeing in Public Policy and International Development 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 Wellbeing in Public Policy and International Development 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
- Wellbeing: concepts, measures & policy
- Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice
- Academic research skills and dissertation preparation
- Ethics and public policy
- Wellbeing in Public Policy and International Development: masters dissertation
- Advanced policy analysis
- The politics of policy in international perspective: actors, arenas and conflict
- Foundations of international development
- Comparative European social policy
- Economics for international development
- Sociology & social anthropology of development
- Policy & politics of developing countries
- Critical skills for international development and policy research
- International corporate social responsibility: principles and practice
- The politics of sustainability: environmental security and international relations
- Critical issues in social development
- Comparative research methods
- Governing contemporary societies
- Management of development (MID)
- Political economy of globalisation
- World politics: conflict, security & development
- Natural resources and sustainability
- Wellbeing in public policy and international development: extended essay
- Wellbeing assessment research project
- Policy evaluation: methods and techniques
- South Asia regional research specialism
- Africa regional research specialism
- Latin America regional research specialism
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour 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).
Academic requirements
- First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university. or
- an equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience.
Underlying these conditions is a belief that students must bring a minimum combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the programme.
English Language requirements
Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each of the four components)
- PTE Academic of 69 with no less than 62 in any component
If you wish to improve your English proficiency before commencing your studies, pre-sessional language training can be arranged through the English Language Centre.
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.
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
31 August 2026
About University of Bath
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath 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 31 August 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months