LeeSocial and Public Policy MAUniversity of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £28,250
Fields: Public Policy

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): Oct 1, 2025
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Jul 31, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Sep 11, 2026).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Optional

Provide if required for the course on Course Search / apply guidance.

CV or resume

May be required depending on course; include when listed on the course or faculty apply page.

Recommendation letters

Optional

Where required, typically academic referees; professional referees may be accepted if out of education more than five years.

Degree certificate and transcript(s)

Official degree certificate and transcripts showing degree class/grade and module grades; partial/interim transcript if still studying. Include grading scale if unclear. Documents in English or with certified translations.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent. In a social science or related subject.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Social science or related subject.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University of Leeds Masters standard / course page.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4 in reading, listening and speaking; 4.5 in writing) | Old scale: 88 overall (R20, L19, S22, W21); University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken before 21 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source