Master of Science - Public Policy (DC648)

Recent crises have exposed flaws in the policymaking systems of many countries around the world, and very markedly in Ireland. In part, these flaws reflect the technical capacity of policymakers to effectively formulate and implement public policies and analyze potential consequences in complex and evolving circumstances.

This relationship is recognized by the Irish state, the EU, and other international bodies as they attempt to increase the number of professionally qualified policy specialists working with them.

MSc in Public Policy is a new type of professional degree with an intellectual base and methodological rigor that reflect the needs of a society facing more nuanced and complex challenges. 

The Master of Science in Public Policy equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to navigate and address 21st century policy challenges, from the post-pandemic economic and social recovery to climate action and Brexit.