UNU-MERIT's Master's programme in Public Policy and Human Development: an overview
Channel: UNU MERIT
Date: 2021-02-01

The Master in Public Policy and Human Development is divided into two semesters: an autumn semester and a spring semester. 

In the autumn semester, we examine the policy cycle and the public sector. You learn the main methods to collect and analyse data, and how to use these methods to formulate policy recommendations.

You learn the skills needed to design and undertake independent research, with an emphasis on quantitative methods, statistics and regression analysis. 

In the spring semester, you specialise in a policy area and build upon the knowledge and competences gained in the autumn semester. You can follow one of our seven specialisations.

The master’s thesis is an essential element of the programme that gives you the opportunity to undertake independent research on a policy phenomenon of your interest. You work on it through the academic year. A number of our students collect their own data through fieldwork activities. 

More information: https://www.merit.unu.edu/training/msc-in-public-policy-and-human-development/