Overview

Students also acquire practical skills by studying policy issues through coursework in the Policy Studies Programme, other departments in the Maxwell School and in the College of Arts and Sciences, Sport and Human Dynamics, Management, School of Education, Visual and Performing Arts and Newhouse. Students develop skills in social science research, computer applications, data collection and analysis, written and oral communications, interpersonal relations, planning, management, and problem solving. These skills are needed to obtain desirable entry-level positions in business, government, and the non-profit sector.

Key Facts

As a student in the policy studies Policy Studies (Public Affairs) major at Syracuse University, you will:

gain understanding of the policymaking process,

learn how policymaking decisions affect people and communities, and

complete a research project for a government agency or organization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics for Policy Analysis

Policy Implementation

Methods of Public Policy Analysis and Presentation

Practicum in Public Policy

Critical Issues for the United States

Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 322 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have completed academic work outside the U.S. you must also provide official academic credentials as well as English translations of the documents. If only one document is available, we will accept notarized or certified copies of the original document. If translations are needed, it is your responsibility to have the credentials translated by a reputable translation and evaluation service.
Syracuse University will not provide translations for you. A key to the marking system or grading scale should also be included if it is not indicated on the transcript.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year
Out-of-State

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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