MA/MS in Public Policy Analysis

This full-time professional degree combines a core curriculum, an internship over the summer after year one, and a final-year analysis project, plus electives from across campus. Students work on real problems for real clients. Concurrent degrees are possible with public health, law, engineering, energy resources, and social welfare, provided both programs admit the applicant. Applications go through the Berkeley Graduate Division for Fall entry, with a published deadline of December 1, 2026. The GRE general test is required. The department makes admission decisions after it reviews each completed application. The program is administered by Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Graduate Division listing links to department contacts and further program information. Prospective students should also consult the department website for faculty research areas, course requirements, funding details, and any supplementary application materials before they submit an application to the university.