Public Policy and Human Development
Master
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
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
No Numerus Fixus
Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2023/2024
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,314
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 600
- TOEFL paper based
- 240
- TOEFL computer based
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
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| € 2,314 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| € 2,530 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 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
Main addressMinderbroedersberg 4 tot 6
6211 LK Maastricht
043 - 3882222
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