Government & Public Service
Public Policy Professional
Analyses and designs policy for government, think tanks or non-profits.
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What this career is
Public policy work examines how policies are designed, what effects they have, and how they can be improved, usually outside direct administrative service.
- Typical education pathway
- Undergraduate degree in social sciences, economics or law, then MPP or MA
What professionals typically do
- Research policy problems and evidence
- Model options and their consequences
- Write policy briefs and recommendations
- Engage with government and civil society
Typical education pathways
- BA in economics, political science, sociology or LL.B.
- Master of Public Policy, MA in public administration or a related programme
Important skills
- Policy analysis
- Research
- Writing
- Stakeholder engagement
Suitable student interests
- Policy and society
- Research
- Writing
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