NewPublic Policy MScNewcastle University · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Political Science, Public Policy

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Rolling admission
Application deadline: Rolling admission

This program uses rolling admissions without fixed deadlines and reviews applications as they arrive until spaces are filled. Applying early is strongly recommended.

Documents Required

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

Personal statement

Explain motivation, preparation, course and university fit, and career plans.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

At least one referee should comment on academic ability; Newcastle typically contacts referees at offer stage.

Official transcript(s)

Degree studies to date; certified English translation if needed.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Social sciences, humanities, or related honours degree.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (5.5 each component); Standard Newcastle postgraduate requirement; course pages may specify higher thresholds.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (R3.5, W3.5, L3, S3 minimum) | Old scale: 90 overall (R18, W17, L17, S17); Newcastle standard postgraduate equivalent. New scale applies to tests from 21 January 2026.; Newcastle standard postgraduate equivalent. Old scale applies to tests before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Not considered; GRE is not listed among standard Newcastle postgraduate taught requirements.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source