Overview

During the Policy Studies degree program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute you will dive into current critical problems like cybersecurity, immigration policies, global health, environmental regulations around waterways, or the political systems in the United States and other countries.

Most importantly, you will learn how to interpret and communicate the complex contemporary policy decisions for scientists and technologists and also technical details for policymakers—a well sought-after skill in today’s job market.

Key Facts

We offer the big-picture view to make you a well-rounded student who might concentrate in areas like law, policy, or history and culture. Our distinct learning culture offers the specialized combination of WPI’s technical and scientific resources, the latest research tools, and expert and engaged faculty to investigate and explain how social science and technology issues impact everything from environmental regulation to public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Thinking
Environmental Impacts of Engineering Decisions
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
International Development and Society
Environmental Economics
Development Economics
Environmental Policy and Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.9

English requirements

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General requirements

four years of math (including pre-calculus)
four years of English
two years of lab science
Strong courses with an emphasis on math and science
Average GPA 3.92
Average class rank: Top 9%

Tuition Fees

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63936 USD / year

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63936 USD / year

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63936 USD / year

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Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

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