MSc Public Policy and Management with Placement Year
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
MSc Public Policy and Management with Year in Industry
Duration
1 year
Start of programme
September 2025
Location
On Campus
Fees
- Home: £15,740 (+£1,385 placement year fee)
- International: £26,770 (+£1,385 placement year fee)
Course code
PGTF0293
Entry requirements
We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
International entry requirements
Please refer to the detailed information provided for each country.
Course overview
The MSc Public Policy and Management with Year in Industry programme will develop your capacity to understand, analyse, and manage organisations in the public sector.
The programme provides students with state-of-the-art knowledge of theories, doctrines, and techniques for making public sector entities perform efficiently and effectively. You will develop practical skills to design and implement systems of public service delivery, to devise applications of digital technologies to public services, to lead innovation and change, and to manage public financial resources.
Structure
Students must take 180 credits. These are composed of 120 taught credits comprising core, compulsory, and optional modules and a 60 credit dissertation.
Core
- Public Governance, Accountability and Transparency - 15 credits
Compulsory
- Management, Innovation and Leadership in the Public Sector - 15 credits
- Public Policy: Perspectives, Issues and Strategies - 15 credits
- Digital Government and Regulation - 15 credits
- Public Financial Management - 15 credits
Guided options
- Research Methods - 15 credits
- Cultural Intelligence and Global Business Communication - 15 credits
- International human resource management - 15 credits
- Data Analytics with Python - 15 credits
- Project Management (School of Finance and Management) - 15 credits
Year in Industry
- Postgraduate Placement Year - 60 credits
Open options
Students can take a maximum of 30 credits from the School-wide open options list, including languages.
Teaching and learning
Masters programmes (with the exception of two-year full-time MAs) consist of 180 credits, made up of taught modules of 30 or 15 credits, taught over 10 or 20 weeks, and a dissertation of 60 credits.
Employment
Graduates from the School of Finance and Management leave SOAS with a coherent and solid knowledge of management and finance, with skills in statistics and computing, critical reasoning and analytical thinking.
Recent Finance and Management graduates have been hired by various organizations, including Christian Aid, Dagong Global, Deloitte, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Elbus Group, Financial Times, FM Capital Partners, HM Treasury, Houlihan Lokey, Huaxia Bank, China, IDB (Islamic Development Bank), Investec, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, KPMG, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander, UBS, University of Oxford, White & Case LLP, and World Food Programme.
School of Oriental and African Studies, London (SOAS)
Overview:
SOAS, the School of Oriental and African Studies, is a public research university in London, specializing in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It is renowned for its diverse academic programs, world-class research, and commitment to global understanding.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Focus:
SOAS offers a unique opportunity to study the cultures, languages, and societies of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.World-Class Faculty:
The university boasts a distinguished faculty of experts in their respective fields, providing students with access to cutting-edge research and knowledge.Diverse Student Body:
SOAS attracts students from all over the world, creating a vibrant and multicultural learning environment.Research Opportunities:
SOAS is a leading research institution, offering students opportunities to engage in research projects and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.Academic Programs:
SOAS offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts:
History of Art & Archaeology, Music, Media & CommunicationLanguages, Cultures, and Linguistics:
African Languages, Cultures, and Literatures, China & Inner Asia, Japan & Korea, Near & Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, Translation StudiesSocial Sciences:
Anthropology & Sociology, Development Studies, Economics, Finance & Management, Gender Studies, Law, Politics & International Studies, Religions & PhilosophiesOther:
SOAS is a member of the University of London and is located in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. The university has a strong commitment to social justice and global citizenship, and its research and teaching contribute to a better understanding of the world.
