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Public Policy and Human Development

Courses & curriculum 2024 - 2025

Overview

This unique programme, jointly offered by Maastricht University and United Nations University, is a one-year, full-time Master's degree taught in English. The programme focuses on evidence-based policy, and students gain the knowledge and skills required to design and analyse policies. The programme is comprised of core substantive courses and core skill courses in the autumn semester, specialisation courses in the spring semester, and a thesis in both semesters.

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Short Courses

The Master Programme in Public Policy and Human Development is organised in such a way that students can also enroll in the separate courses. Most courses run for 4 weeks (some longer) and are concluded with a written exam and/or assignment. Students receive a certificate and credits for every course completed successfully.

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