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Program
what will you learn

What is Public Policy Design (PPD)?

Public policy design is an expertise in developing solutions to the challenges that our communities are facing nowadays. These solutions may come in many forms and include services, projects, programs, regulations, or even whole strategies. The policy design process proceeds through the following phases:

  • data-driven analysis of a problem and an overview of stakeholders engaged in the process
  • creative development of solutions
  • rigorous testing of “what works” in real life.

Throughout the whole process designers cooperate closely with multi-sector business partners and various social stakeholders.

SWPS University is the place to study Public Policy Design. We are the leading teaching and applied research center in Poland in the disciplines of political sciences and psychology. This standing has been confirmed by the highest, A+ categories, awarded by Poland's Ministry of Education and Science. We have also been ranked 1st in Poland, in the social sciences category, in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

What will you learn?

Over the course of study, you will work on real-life policy problems using the latest theories and research insights. Thanks to this teaching approach, you will gain knowledge and practical skills in five areas, which are critical for professional policy designers, such as:

  1. Holistic perspective
    • You will understand megatrends and innovations that reshape our societies.
    • You will be able to recognize different types of policy problems, including their environmental, social, and economic aspects.
    • You will be able to effectively use foresight techniques to anticipate policy challenges and development opportunities.
  2. Behavioral Insights
    • You will understand key socio-psychological mechanisms that shape individual and collective decisions in various areas of life, such as health, financing, and education.
    • You will be able to use psychological insights to design user-friendly solutions aligned with human decision-making.
  3. Collaboration
    • You will learn how to establish different models of partnerships, which effectively boost innovation and development between the research, business, and public administration sectors, as well as local communities.
    • You will be able to empower and bring together various interest groups engaging them in productive cooperation for the public good.
    • You will contribute to the development of innovative policy solutions by working in teams that include researchers, technology experts, business and non-governmental actors.
  4. Evidence-based decision-making
    • You will learn to conduct high-quality research and use the findings to make better-informed decisions.
    • You will be able to successfully apply for research grants, public tenders, and non-government funding opportunities.
  5. Digital proficiency
    • You will understand the advantages and challenges of well-established and emerging technologies.
    • You will be able to work and manage processes effectively and effortlessly in digital environments, to deliver public good.

Case Studies

Apart from working on solutions to real-life policy problems, you will have an opportunity to observe and analyze international projects that tackle social issues on a large scale, such as Food Trails, an EU-funded project that is carried out by 19 partnering institutions from several countries, including the City of Warsaw. Researchers from SWPS University’s Faculty of Social Sciences – your lecturers – have been invited by the City of Warsaw to contribute their expertise and know-how to the project, which aims to make the farm-to-fork journey sustainable and to empower communities, promote a zero-waste use of resources, promote environmentally friendly behavior change and ensure people have healthy and secure diets. Learn more about the project  

Who should apply?

The program is addressed to candidates interested in creating public solutions, improvements, and conditions that matter for developing our democratic societies. We are looking for candidates who want to combine creativity and proficiency in leading collaborative problem-solving with advanced use of research and technology.

Preferably, the candidates should hold undergraduate diplomas in social sciences, political science, psychology, law, or other fields.

Language requirements:

  • English proficiency at B2 (or higher) level of the CEFR scale.

Meet one of our lecturers

Hear Professor Ben Stanley, a political scientist, talk about his passion for teaching and research.

Study for free!
Tell us why and how you want to change the world and win a scholarship!

Candidates applying to the Public Policy Design program have a rare opportunity to win one of thirtheen "Policy Design for a Better Future" scholarships, which cover the first year tuition fee.

Tell us what your motivation is for studying Public Policy Design. We would like to know about your experience in change-making or engagement in your local community. We would be delighted to hear about your achievements. We also want to hear about your current professional interests and career and research plans.

Application deadline: September 3, 2023.

Review the scholarship regulations and formal requirements

Advantages

PPD expertise

Expertise and excellence

Our innovative program is founded upon SWPS University's excellence in public policy, psychology, and applied design, and is strengthened by unique expertise provided by a network of our institutional partners.

PPD practitioners

Learning from experts

You will learn from practitioners and researchers who have broad international and local experience in applied research and policy initiatives and are well-versed in sharing theoretical and empirical insights with a young generation of policy designers.

PPD teaching

Innovative teaching methods

We use cutting-edge teaching methods rooted in the latest research on cognition and learning. Innovative approaches such as the application of serious games, policy labs, case studies, and flipped classrooms will transform you from a passive listener into collaborating problem-solver.

Career Prospects

Our graduates will become policy design experts who can facilitate collaborative problem-solving that leads to systemic change and advances the betterment of our societies.

The knowledge and skills gained during the course of study will enable our alumni to work in all organizations where policies are created, implemented, and evaluated in a manner consistent with modern public policy standards. They will be well-prepared for successful careers in public administration at the European, national, and local levels and in international organizations.

Graduates of the PPD program will be able to pursue careers in research institutes, policy consultancies, and think tanks. They will also be able to work in business organizations engaged in Social Corporate Responsibility, executing public sector contracts, and cooperating with governments and the third sector.

Office of Career Services

 
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historian, political scientist, lecturer in German, specializies in issues of European integration, totalitarian regimes and transitional justice
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Klaus Bachmannhistorian, political scientist, lecturer in German, specializies in issues of European integration, totalitarian regimes and transitional justice
Bodnar, Adam
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lawyer specializing in constitutional law and human rights
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Tak
First and last name
Adam Bodnar
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warszawa
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Adam Bodnarlawyer specializing in constitutional law and human rights
Cypryańska-Nezlek, Marzena
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social psychology expert
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Marzena Cypryańska-Nezlek
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Cześnik, Mikołaj
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sociologist and political scientist, specializes in analysis of political systems
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Mikołaj Cześnik
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor
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warszawa
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Mikołaj Cześniksociologist and political scientist, specializes in the analysis of poitical systems
Filiciak, Mirosław
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cultural researcher specializing in the relationship between new media and cultural participation
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Gawrycka, Iwona
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Nie
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Nie
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Iwona Gawrycka
Ph.D. / Associate Professor Iwona Gawryckacultural researcher specializing in the relationship between new media and cultural participation
Jarczewska-Gerc, Ewa
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Ewa Jarczewska-Gerc
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psychology
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Ewa Jarczewska-Gercpsychologist specializing in psychology of motivation, effectiveness, perseverance and mental simulations
Ledzion, Bartosz
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Nie
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Bartosz Ledzion
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M.A.
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service designer
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Markowski, Radosław
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political scientist
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First and last name
Radosław Markowski
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Professor
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warszawa
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Professor Radosław Markowskipolitical scientist
Matczak, Radomir
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Nie
Specialization
economist
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Nie
First and last name
Radomir Matczak
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Ph.D.
Ph.D. Radomir Matczakeconomist
Novikova, Kateryna
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Nie
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Kateryna Novikova
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Kateryna Novikova 
Nowakowski, Michał
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Nie
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Nie
First and last name
Michał Nowakowski
Academic degree or title
Ph.D.
Specialization
lawyer specializing in AI and Big Data
Ph.D. Michał Nowakowskilawyer specializing in AI and Big Data
Olejniczak, Karol
Bio
Tak
Specialization
public policy expert specializing in the design and evaluation of public interventions
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Karol Olejniczak
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
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political-science-and-public-administration
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Karol Olejniczakpublic policy expert specializing in the design and evaluation of public interventions
Rogiński, Mikołaj
Bio
Tak
Specialization
specializes in management sciences, researches peer production organizations, open software, and knowledge sharing
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Mikołaj Rogiński
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
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warszawa
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management-and-quality-studies
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Institute of Social Sciences
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Mikołaj Rogińskispecializes in management sciences, researches peer production organizations, open software, and knowledge sharing
Stanley, Ben
Bio
Tak
Specialization
Sociologist and political scientist
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Ben Stanley
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
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sociology
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Ben StanleySociologist and political scientist
Wenzel, Michał
Bio
Tak
Specialization
sociologist, specializing in methodology of social research, political attitudes and social aspects of mass media
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Michał Wenzel
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
City
warszawa
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political-science-and-public-administration
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Institute of Social Sciences
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Michał Wenzelsociologist, specializing in methodology of social research, political attitudes and social aspects of mass media
Wojtkiewicz, Katarzyna B.
Bio
Tak
Specialization
C-Level manager, business and legal advisor, researcher specializing in management and public administration
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Katarzyna B. Wojtkiewicz
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
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warszawa
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Katarzyna B. WojtkiewiczC-Level manager, business and legal advisor, researcher specializing in management and public administration
Żerkowska-Balas, Marta
Bio
Tak
Specialization
sociologist and political scientist
Permanent employee
Tak
First and last name
Marta Żerkowska-Balas
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
City
warszawa
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political-science-and-public-administration
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Marta Żerkowska-Balassociologist and political scientist, specializing in theory and practice of democracy

Success stories

This is the first year we are offering our Public Policy Design program, however, you can watch our students share their experience of studying Management and Leadership, which is another program in the social sciences category, and find out how it helped them to achieve their personal goals and propel them on the way to successful careers.

 

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  1. Fill in the
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  2. Upload required documents
    and wait for verification
  3. Pass an entry exam
    (if applicable)
  4. Conclude an electronic agreement
    on the payment terms for studies
  5. Pay the tuition fee
  6. Download your Acceptance Letter
    from the Application Form
  7. Upon your arrival in Poland,
    submit original documents to the Admissions Office
  1. Fill in the
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  2. Upload required documents
    and wait for verification
  3. Pass an entry exam
    (if applicable)
  4. Conclude an electronic agreement
    on the payment terms for studies
  5. Deliver required documents
    to the Admissions Office
  6. Download Admission Decision
    from the Application Portal

Tuition

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Application fee in the amount of PLN 85.00 should be paid via PayU while submitting university application through the Application Portal

The application fee is non-refundable unless the program of study that you applied to has been cancelled (except when you decide to enroll in a different program of study at SWPS University).

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2023-2024 Tuition Fee

 Number of installmentsAmount
10 installments EUR 555 / each
2 installments EUR 2,730 / each
1 installment Eur 5,250

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