Public Policy (MPP) MSc

The St Andrews Master of Public Policy (MPP) will prepare you to address real-world problems using state-of-the art tools. You will be immersed in data analysis and learn to produce credible evidence for sound decision and policy making.<br/><br/><strong>Hallmarks of the programme</strong><br/><br/><br/>• No prior undergraduate knowledge in economics, mathematics or statistics required, only interest and motivation to do quantitative policy analysis.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Built from the ground up to incorporate Python and generative artificial intelligence as a coding tool for data analysis.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Frequent writing assignments to hone communication and presentation skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Substantial opportunities for networking, including biweekly Policy Seminars. The capstone Policy Symposium brings together students, academics and policymakers in a two-day event at the end of the programme.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• One of a handful of MPP programmes in the UK, unique in its focus on data analysis and policy evaluation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn an MPP in one calendar year. <br/><br/>