Public Policy

Subject-focused universities & programmes

Selected for this subject’s curriculum and training routes. Read what makes each example useful, then compare the official programme. Related degrees and concentrations are labelled.

• Duke University United StatesPublic Policy Studies, BA ↗

  Undergraduate degree

  Connects policy analysis, ethics, economics and statistics, with an internship requirement.

  Official listing checked 2026-10-27
• University of Michigan United StatesPublic Policy, BA ↗

  Undergraduate degree

  A social-science-based policy degree; check the stage at which enrolled students apply to the major.

  Official listing checked 2026-10-27
• University of Bristol United KingdomBSc Social Policy and Politics ↗

  Undergraduate degree; see the official award above

  A Social Policy and Politics BSc, offering a related route rather than an identically named Public Policy degree.

  Official listing checked 2026-10-27

Where it might lead

Examples to explore, not guaranteed jobs. Skills, location, experience and qualifications affect entry.

• Policy analyst

  Apply policy analysis to practical problems; build a small project and look for supervised entry-level experience.

  Possible settings: research teams, public services, educational or cultural organisations.

• Programme evaluator

  Use economics to evaluate options and explain findings to others; practise research and clear communication.

  Possible settings: research teams, public services, educational or cultural organisations.

• Public service researcher

  Pursue a research or professional training route. Independent research and regulated practice often require further study and specific qualifications.

  Possible settings: research teams, public services, educational or cultural organisations.

Experience before deciding

Write a one-page policy memo with two options and trade-offs

About 90 minutes of active work, within seven days of starting.

1. Spend 20 minutes learning the basics of policy analysis from an official university course or open educational resource.
2. Write a one-page policy memo with two options and trade-offs
3. Ask a willing peer for feedback, then record one engaging part, one difficulty and one question.

Output: One page or small prototype showing your method, result and limitations.

Use public examples or a paper simulation if tools, interviews or equipment are unavailable. No spending is required.

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