Public Policy Masters Applicants 2021 entry

Hi everyone, this is a thread for everyone applying to Public Policy postgraduate programmes this year.

Current course:
Universities you're applying to:
Offers received and date:

Share as much detail as you’d like

This is me:
Current course: Business Management
Universities you're applying to: KCL, UCL
Offers received and date: nothing yet!

Submitted my application December 15th with required supporting documentation.

I've had no update on my application since. I asked if there was any updates that could be given and when to expect a response and received an automated message.

Patiently waiting for a decision...

I only applied in January but the wait is really tough! Which universities have you applied to?

Hi everyone, this is a thread for everyone applying to Public Policy postgraduate programmes this year.

Current course:
Universities you're applying to:
Offers received and date:

Share as much detail as you’d like

This is me:
Current course: Business Management
Universities you're applying to: KCL, UCL
Offers received and date: nothing yet!

I've applied to QMUL and the MPA program at University of Southern California. Although my wife and I are American, she has been accepted into a fully funded PHD program in the United Kingdom.

To be frank, given my personal situation I am currently favoring USC. I wanted to avoid doing an online program, but I have spoken with alumni who have only said great things about the program. It is also among the top 3 programs in the United States for public policy, and I am fortunate enough to have access for full funding.

KCL has a great reputation as well, but from my perspective as an international student, the application process reflects poorly on the program.

You haven't considered Oxbridge, or LSE?

I did consider both Oxbridge and LSE but I didn't apply because I feel like I don't have enough relevant work experience for Oxbridge considering I haven't even graduated yet and with LSE I'm put off by their fees and I believe I don't qualify for their scholarships

If you don't mind me asking are you applying/ have you applied to any Public Policy courses?

What work experience do you have? Yes, I applied to Oxbridge only. Still waiting Which university do you study at?

oh wow good luck hope you get in!! I only have a few weeks worth of admin experience, an insight work experience in recruitment and I started my own society at uni. I don't have anything directly relevant to policy but I wanted to apply anyways.

What is your professional background like?