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  4. BA Public Policy

BA Public Policy

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York University

Program Overview

Society s public problems are more complicated than ever before, and addressing them effectively now requires in-depth knowledge, analytical skills, and a sophisticated understanding of how governments and markets work. The Major in Public Policy offered jointly with the NYU College of Arts and Science will prepare you to play roles in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of policies that address today's most significant domestic and global challenges. Taught by top faculty from multiple disciplines, the major offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum designed to give you the tools and expertise you need to translate your passion into real change. These tools are drawn from diverse fields such as economics, political science, law, and statistics.

Program Key Stats

$50464 (Annual cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.6
37
85

1440
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for, The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript, English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language, Official score reports: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, An audition or portfolio for specific artistic program applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Options

  • Advocate
  • attorney
  • campaign worker
  • communications specialist
  • contractor or consultant
  • development assistant
  • director of government relations
  • foundation manager
  • grants specialist
  • legislative auditor
  • lobbyist
  • nonprofit manager
  • paralegal
  • planner
  • policy adviser
  • policy analyst
  • policy director
  • politician
  • political activist
  • program analyst
  • public administrator
  • public relations specialist
  • researcher
  • sustainability coordinator
  • teacher or professor

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