A message from the director

Welcome to the web pages for the MSc in Comparative Public Policy at the Graduate School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh.  You should find key information about the programme on this and subsequent pages, including the programme's aims and structure.   

The MSc draws upon Edinburgh's growing strength in the field of comparative studies.  The Social Policy group is currently headed by our Chair of Comparative Social Policy, Professor Jochen Clasen, and a number of members of the group employ a diverse range of comparative approaches in their policy research.

All the best, Ingela

Dr Ingela Naumann

A message on behalf of the acting programme director

Colleagues in Social Policy wish Dr Naumann all the best during the period of her maternity leave. For the start of the academic year 2011/12, Dr Daniel Clegg will be directing the programme. Daniel is a key member of the team delivering the course on Comparative Analysis of Social and Public Policy, and also directs the MSc in Policy Studies. If you have any queries regarding the programme, Daniel welcomes these at the address below.  

When to apply

We strongly advise students to submit their applications before mid-June, especially where they require an unconditional offer of study in order to secure a student visa. Complete applications may be considered after this stage, but the School can not guarantee that such applications will receive a decision in time for the start of studies in September 2012. We would invite students applying after June to contact the programme director before applying. 

Who to Contact

For general queries (e.g. fees, qualifications) and application queries:

The Graduate School of Social and Political Science
Chrystal Macmillan Building
15a George Square
EDINBURGH EH8 9LD
Tel: +44 (0)131 651 1560
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 1778
E-mail: pgadmissions.sps@ed.ac.uk

For queries about the programme:

Dr Daniel Clegg,
Senior Lecturer in Social Policy/Acting Programme Director
The University of Edinburgh
School of Social and Political Science
Chrystal Macmillan Building
15a George Square
EDINBURGH EH8 9LD
Tel: +44 (0)131 6503998
E-mail: daniel.clegg@ed.ac.uk

How to Apply

Applications for this programme are now being accepted.  To enter this programme in September 2012, applications must be submitted by 15th July 2012. Please note that deadlines for scholarship applications precede this date.

Further guidance on how to apply and entry requirements, etc. is available on the Graduate School website. Please feel free to contact the Programme Director with any further queries.

Fees

The full-time fees for this programme in 2012/2013 are:

Home/EU students £7,100

Overseas students £13,050

Full fees information, including part time fees, is available here.

Information on how to pay is available here.  

Bologna Compatibility

Like all University of Edinburgh Masters programmes, the degree is fully Bologna compatible, and is recognised across Europe and beyond under the principles of the Bologna framework. The programme comprises 180 Edinburgh credits, which are equivalent to 90 ECTS credits.