M.A Public Policy at Swansea University, Swansea Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Arts [M.A] [Public Policy] From Swansea University

Swansea, WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1920established year
20620enrollment
Public
Partner [14 Courses]
7.5/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (Public Policy)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #301 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024

$26,325 /Yr

£20,250 /Yr
  • The MA in Public Policy gives dynamic, high-level training in the study of public policy and policymaking at international, national, and sub-state levels.
  • Students will receive a solid grounding in key theoretical approaches to the study of public policy, and significantly develop their knowledge and skills around the subject.
  • This course concentrates on the skills required to work across the public policy landscape, which is today increasingly characterized by change and interdependence.
  • Students will study three compulsory 20-credit international relations modules, and a further three optional modules before taking a 60-credit dissertation project in the second part of the course.
  • The three compulsory modules are conceptual issues in the theory and practice of social sciences, the policy-making process, and comparative governance in complex systems.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For January Intake Oct 30, 2024
Fee Deposit Deadline For January Intake Nov 13, 2024
Documents Submission Deadline For January Intake Dec 4, 2024
Application Deadline For September Intake Jul 21, 2025
Fee Deposit Deadline For September Intake Aug 14, 2025
Documents Submission Deadline For September Intake Aug 21, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$26325 (GBP 20250)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$10823 (GBP 8325)
Book and Supplies$482 (GBP 371)
Total Cost$11305 (GBP 8696)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • The typical entry requirement is a degree in any background, normally a 2:2 with a minimum of 55% overall. 
  • Applicants who are non-native English speakers must achieve 6.5 overall in IELTS or equivalent
  • Students should have a minimum of grade C in English and Maths.

Indian Eligibility:

  • Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII  including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent). 

Scores Required

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

67 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

  • GRE scores are not required.

Required Document List

Documents required are as follows:

  • A fully completed application form
  • 2 references
  • A Resume (CV)
  • A Personal Statement
  • Copy of qualifications to date, ie, degree certificate and transcripts
  • English language score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.).

Ranking

20222021

Academy Ranking of World Universities logo
Public Policy 101 out of 500 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 45 in UK 2022)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For January Intake (30th Oct 2024)
Fee Deposit Deadline For January Intake (13th Nov 2024)
Documents Submission Deadline For January Intake (4th Dec 2024)
Application Deadline For September Intake (21st Jul 2025)
Fee Deposit Deadline For September Intake (14th Aug 2025)
Documents Submission Deadline For September Intake (21st Aug 2025)
USD 23,790 /Yr
GBP 18,300 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 88
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 67
Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake (28th Mar 2025)
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (30th Jun 2025)
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (15th Nov 2025)
USD 23,725 /Yr
GBP 18,250 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 62
  • TOEFL: 88
  • GRE: 298
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (31st Jul 2024)
USD 15,438 /Yr
GBP 11,875 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 87
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 58
General Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (2nd Sep 2024)
General Application Deadline For February 2025 Intake (6th Jan 2025)
USD 30,043 /Yr
GBP 23,110 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 88
  • PTE: 61

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates will a career in;

  • public policy research,
  • policy advise,
  • lobbying,
  • public sector management or journalism.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Swansea International Excellence ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 7,800/Yr$6,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Business Administration ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 195/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
University of London ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
Chevening ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based


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