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Double Master’s in Public Policy

The School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics offers a double master's programme with the KDI School of Public Policy and Management. Students study one year at each institution and receive two degrees.

Students studying on the KDI Global Master’s Program can come to the University of Reading to study our MA Public Policy programme and gain two master’s degrees.

Offered jointly by the Department of Economics and the Department of Politics and International Relations, our interdisciplinary MA Public Policy degree uses insights from both areas to develop your policymaking skills. You can focus on a specialist area including welfare policy, sustainable environments, global governance and international development.

Learn more about our MA Public Policy programme

Read our KDI Leaflet: Korean Translation

 

Entry requirements

  • Students must successfully complete their first year at KDI and pass the Research Methods module.
  • English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no element below 5.5

Programme structure

The programme is based around core taught modules, specialist pathways that reflect major public policy challenges, a research dissertation and a choice between an applied research project with placement or Capstone module.

You will study your first year with KDI and then your second year with Reading.

How to apply

Visit University of Reading’s online application portal to apply and select KDI as your partner institution.

The MPP taught me how various stakeholders interact in the policymaking process, and I find this beneficial as I engage with politicians and citizens to develop economic programmes that are responsive to their needs and wants.

Sharon Adhiambo, MA Public Policy, Public Sector Economist, Kenya

The international student experience

We’ll help you to thrive in our lively academic environment developed from cross-cultural collaboration.

Both our student and staff communities are made up of people from across the world. At Reading, we have students from around 180 countries studying with us.

Our team of advisers are available to offer support on issues such as money matters, visa queries, accommodation and even help with defining words which might be unfamiliar to you. You can also benefit from the Reading University International Mentoring Scheme, matching you with a current student mentor at the University.

"I have made many friends from all over the world, and it has been interesting to note that they have varied academic backgrounds; I have been able to learn a lot from them. I like the way the course is taught, the assignments - I've learned many new things from this."

- Lei Hong, MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments, Centenary Scholarship winner

Read more about how we support international students