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Master of Education Policy and Analysis
- Cambridge, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year Ed.M. In education policy development, Analysis and change.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain learning and teaching principles relevant to Education Policy and Analysis. Develop reflective planning
- Assessment literacy
- Communication
- And inclusive practice appropriate to the level.
Career outcomes
- Policy analyst
- Associate or consultant
- Government professional
- International education policy advisor
- Monitoring and evaluation specialist
- Data analyst
- Research associate
- Institutional research analyst
- Higher education administrator
- Program manager
Curriculum
- After the Foundations courses
- Students take at least 12 credits specific to EPA: an education policy core
- Research methods courses and policy-related courses
- Plus a Policy Analysis Exercise applying skills to a real or simulated client. Remaining credits are electives within a 42-credit minimum.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
- GRE
- Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
- TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT Preferred: TOEFL iBT 5.0 (104 on the old scale) with 5.0 per section
- IELTS Academic 7.5 with 7.5 per section
- Duolingo 140
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
- Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
- Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
- Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of English proficiency
- a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
- Admitted international students receive visa information later.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $66,797 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $85 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard Graduate School of Education |
| Department | Department of Education Policy and Analysis |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 42 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $66,797 USD per year. The application fee is $85 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT Preferred: TOEFL iBT 5.0 (104 on the old scale) with 5.0 per section, IELTS Academic 7.5 with 7.5 per section, Duolingo 140.