Admission Requirements

M.Sc. in Politics and Public Policy

Admission Requirements and Application Procedure

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree from an established college or university. A background in a social science will be an advantage but is not a necessity. Applicants are expected from candidates with a single or joint honours degree in Political Science, Economics, European Studies, History, Sociology, Business and Law. Other subject areas will also be considered.

The course is of twelve-months duration, on a full-time basis. Teaching starts in the autumn and the M.Sc. concludes with the submission of a dissertation the following September. Applicants must, in addition to the College requirement to provide academic transcripts and two letters of recommendation, provide a motivation letter and one piece of written work (for example an undergraduate dissertation or essay).

Students must also fulfil the College entry requirements and international students must also fulfil the international student requirements.

Regarding English language requirements, if the applicant has not been educated through the medium of English, the applicant will need a minimum of the listed score on one of the following exams:

• IELTS: Grade 6.5
• TOEFL: 88 - iBT, 230 - Computer based, 570 - paper based
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C

Applications for entry in September 2013 are now open. Applications will be considered at the end of each calendar month thereafter, until the course is full. You are encouraged to apply early as competition for places is intense.

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Enquiries

Enquiries may be directed to the Director of M.Sc. in Politics and Public Policy, Dr Tim Hicks. We strongly advise that you read the page on frequently asked questions before contacting the course director.