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Public Policy and Human Development

Master

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How can public policy promote innovation-based growth? What is lacking in the current social protection policy in your country and how can it be improved? What are the key factors that governments should take into account when forming their migration policy? If you want to develop the skills to answer these questions in a professional capacity, then the master's programme in Public Policy and Human Development is a good fit for you. 

The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development emphasises the connection between public policy and decision-making processes, or more specifically, the effectiveness and efficiency of governance. You will be equipped with a variety of skills, tools and knowledge which enable you to work as a policy designer or policy analyst. You will be capable of working within public and private institutions at local, national and international levels. The one-year master's programme is offered as a double degree in collaboration with United Nations University (UNU-MERIT  ).

Fast facts

  • earn two master’s degrees, from UM and United Nations University
  • strong emphasis on developing professional skills
  • 1-year, full-time master’s, taught in English
  • starts in September
  • weekly: 10-12 contact hrs, 30-40 hrs independent study
  • you’ll get an MSc in Public Policy and Human Development
  • some courses can be taken separately as short courses

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Numerus Fixus

Tuition fee 2023/2024

€ 2,314


Admission

Application requirements

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Language requirements

7
IELTS overall band
600
TOEFL paper based
240
TOEFL computer based
100
TOEFL internet based

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Tuition fees  
€ 2,314
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Tuition fees  
€ 2,530
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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '24 1 Jun '24 1 May '24

Scholarships

You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.

Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship

MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

University Fund Limburg (UFL)

Contact

Maastricht University

Main address
Minderbroedersberg 4 tot 6
6211 LK Maastricht
043 - 3882222

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