Master of Research and Public Policy (M.RPP)
Start date |
[CSPS will not admit a new cohort for the 2023-2024 academic year. Admissions will be open in 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year.] |
Application deadline |
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Duration |
4 semesters (3 semesters of coursework and 1 semester of thesis work) |
Previous intake |
2019-2020 -- 13 students 2020-2021 -- none 2021-2022 -11 2022-2023 - none |
Minimum entry requirement |
Second class lower or better in any discipline |
Venue |
University of Ghana, Legon Campus |
Format of classes |
Virtual and in-person |
The minimum entry requirements for the M.RPP programme is a lower second-class degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Admission to the M.RPP programme is competitive. Meeting the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee you an offer of admission; candidates must also pass an entrance examination and interview.
Find out more about post-graduate admissions here.
The M.RPP is a fee-paying programme. The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay will depend on whether you are a Ghanaian or international student.
Find out more about fees at the College of Humanities here.
The Master of Research and Public Policy is a full-time 24-month evening programme which runs from Monday to Friday (5pm – 8pm).
Lectures for all courses are delivered through slide presentations, videos, documentaries, interactive discussions, group work, case studies and role play exercises.
Courses
Semester 1 | Core | Electives |
Qualitative Research Methods for Public Policy Quantitative Research Methods for Public Policy Public Policy Development and Analysis Governance & Politics of Public Policy Social Science Foundations for Public Policy |
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Semester 2 |
Economics for Public Policy Ethics in Research & Public Policy |
Research Pathway
Policy Pathway
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Semester 3 |
Research, Policy and Public Interface Gender, Social Diversity, Equity & Public Policy Leadership and Public Policy Thesis work |
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(Break) | Internship | |
Semester 4 | Thesis work and seminar |
Note: Students undertake comprehensive course work in the first year followed by an internship period during which they gain experience in their respective research areas. Students write their thesis in the second half of the second year.
Interested? Apply through the School of Graduate Studies or contact us for more information at csps@ug.edu.gh.