Overview

The Public Policy programme offered by University of St Andrews prepares 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.

Key Facts

No prior undergraduate knowledge in economics, mathematics or statistics required, only interest and motivation to do quantitative policy analysis.
Built from the ground up to incorporate Python and generative artificial intelligence as a coding tool for data analysis.
Frequent writing assignments to hone communication and presentation skills.
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.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Causal Inference for Policy Analysis

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Policy Analysis: Coding, Mathematics, Statistics

Microeconomics for Policy Analysis

Policy Ethics
Policy-in-Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in any subject. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
CV
a detailed personal statement which includes an explanation of why you want to study the programme, why you want to enrol at St Andrews, and future career plans
an original signed academic reference
academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32500 GBP / year

≈ 32500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16250 GBP / year

≈ 16250 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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