Master of Arts in Public Policy

The programme is designed for those who intend to pursue a range of policy related careers within local, regional or global policymaking institutions and will equip you to work across a number of policy domains. The course aims to equip you with the policy analysis skills necessary to examine and evaluate policy outcomes, alongside a broader range of social research methods required to research substantive policy issues.  

Find out more about what career support is available to you. 

 Postgraduates from the University of Birmingham are highly sought after by employers and most find employment soon after gaining their degree.

Our aim is to help you grow intellectually and gain the skills, understanding and attributes that lead to the career you want. Whatever your motivation for postgraduate study, we are here to support you to achieve your personal goals.

Birmingham postgraduates are highly sought after. We are in the top three most targeted universities in the UK by top employers (High Fliers Research - The Graduate Market in 2023), demonstrating our commitment to you and your future.

Our University Graduate School and Careers Network, the on-campus centre for careers and employability, offers support and expert career advice tailored to meet the diverse needs of our postgraduate community.

Whether you’re looking for a career as an academic, starting your own business or are still unsure; we have dedicated resources and services for postgraduate researchers to help you identify your career aims, contact prospective employers, and develop your skills.

What can we offer you?

Our University Graduate School, based in Westmere house, works in association with the Careers Network to provide a variety of services that are accessible throughout the year.

We can offer you:

• One-to-one career guidance from our college-specific advisors
• CV and job application advice to help you stand out to employers
• An annual programme of careers fairs on campus to meet employers and find out about a range of opportunities available
• Employer presentations and networking sessions
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• Careers workshops to improve your interview skills and help you find work experience
• Skills training for postgraduates
• Graduate mentoring
• Support and advice on setting up your own business
• Online career action planning tools and self-enrolment career development courses to use in your own time and support your career planning
• Specific support for postgraduate researchers, including events, workshops, advice sessions, socials and wellbeing events