PGDip/PGCert in Policy Studies (Online)

Program Overview

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Key Information

Duration

1-year (Max. 3-years)

Start of Programme

October / January / April / June

Attendance Mode

Online learning (part-time)

Location

Online

Fees

• PGDip: £7,280

Course Code

OLTF0041

Entry Requirements

• A recognised UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in finance, economics, or another appropriate discipline.
• Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits.
• Your application may be considered if you have previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training.
• All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete their course at SOAS.

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Studies / PG Cert in Public Policy provides an overview of the variety of approaches to public policy and management from a historical and comparative perspective.

Why Study PGCert / PGDip Policy Studies at SOAS?

• SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023).
• We're ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
• Develop skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication to improve your professional development and career prospects.
• Gain an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy.
• We are specialists in the delivery of more than 40 African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade.

Structure

Modules

Course module information is available on the CeFIMS website, please visit:

• PG Dip in Policy Studies listing (four modules).
• PG Cert in Public Policy course listing (two modules).

Teaching and Learning

This programme takes a minimum of one year to complete. Each module lasts 10 weeks. You are registered for a maximum of 3 years.

Study Calendar

You can view the current study calendars on CeFiMS website: PG Dip and PG Cert.

Fees and Funding

Fees

• PG Dip: £7,280
• PG Cert: £3,640

Employment

Graduates in Public Policy Studies are likely to work in government, at national and sub-national levels, both as politicians and officials, within international organisations offering help to governments, in consultancies in public sector analysis and reform, and in NGOs operating in development and service delivery fields.

Key Staff

Dr Alberto Asquer

Reader in Public Policy and Management Public policy and management, especially in the political economy of regulation and regulatory reforms, public policy implementation, public management.