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Master of Arts in Government, Policy and Society

The University of Edinburgh

UK,Scotland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1583

Total Students: 45,615 +

Int. Students: 13,353 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Government, Policy and Society

Program Overview

Our Government, Policy & Society programme is designed for students interested in the content of public policy, the process by which policy is made, and its impact on society.

Decision-making in government

You will examine how politicians and civil servants make decisions and how they are restricted by resource constraints, such as:

developments in the global economy
market forces and existing institutions

Shaping social policies

You will explore how crucial areas of social policy are shaped, such as:

health
education
inequality
welfare
employment

You will study the relationship between government and society, and explore the ways in which various non-governmental actors try to influence policy.

You will also engage with the core debates that divide political opinion, on how to develop societies positively. The programme makes use of interdisciplinary learning to help you understand the interactions of multiple levels of government in the policy process.

Examining social sciences

You will engage with core concepts from diverse social science disciplines such as:

political science
social policy
sociology
economics
public administration

You can then specialise in the specific policy areas of interest to you.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

84 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of Edinburgh

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 92 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities
Our graduates are well equipped to enter the world of government, civil service, third-sector organisations or business, whether national or international. We ensure this through emphasis on:

developing critical thinking skills
our commitment to rigorous methodological training

This programme opens up many exciting pathways to you. Our focus on analytical and research skills, and content knowledge, will make you a strong asset to many different organisations.

Many of our graduates have been successful in achieving high impact in their fields of work in national and international settings or research - after attending high profile masters and PhD programmes.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.