Public and Social Policy Studies (PASP)

This program will provide you with knowledge of the policy-making process and cultivate your analytical skills. The program offers expertise in social policy, health policy, educational policy, employment policy and others. We pay special attention to qualitative and quantitative policy research methodology. You will be able to perform analytical, conceptual, organisational, interactive and managing tasks in creating and implementing public and social policies within the international context.

early-bird: 28 February 2026

regular: 30 April 2026

Important note for visa-seeking students: Please read about the visa process before applying. You are responsible for organizing your legal stay in Czechia and the visa process can be quite lengthy. We therefore strongly recommend the early-bird deadline.

In addition to theoretical knowledge about the policy-making process, the program offers deeper knowledge of concrete policy domains, such as social policy, health policy, educational policy, employment policy and others. Special attention in the program is given to research methodology and policy analysis skills. The combination of knowledge of the policy process and methodology skills will lead to a unique set of competences, and prepare you for professional employment, further study or a career in research.

The theoretical grounds of the discipline are covered especially in courses Public Policy, Theoretical Approaches to the Policy Process, Public Administration, Public Economics, and Social Policy. Insight into different policy domains and public policy issues is offered through a variety of courses, such as Educational Policy, Health Policy and Civil Society in Central Europe. Methodological knowledge and skills will be developed as part of courses Policy Analysis, Introduction to Social Research Methodology, Introduction to Data Analysis, Text, Narrative & Discourse Analysis. You will work both individually and in groups on concrete social and policy problems.

For the full curriculum of the program, please click here.

Tuition fees: 6 000 EUR per year

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Degree: Master’s

Form: single degree

Duration: 2 years

Language: English

Teaching: on campus

You will acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable you to effectively and efficiently perform analytical, conceptual, organisational, interactive and managing tasks in creating and implementing public and social policies in Czechia or within the international context. You can build a career in the public sector, in research, in NGOs and private companies.

Admissions Team

Marcela Vrbatová

admissions@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Coordinator

Mirna Jusić

mirna.jusic@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Director

Pavol Frič

pavol.fric@fsv.cuni.cz