this course is subject to final university approval. the msc modern public service is a taught postgraduate degree programme to help you build a career within a public sector or public sector-facing organisation. a distinctive element of this course is that it offers students an opportunity to develop a range of practical skills needed to work effectively in a wide range of public sector and public sector-facing roles. preparing you for work is a central focus of the programme with core modules on practical workplace skills and an employability module delivered by city st george’s careers and employability team. the programme has been designed with direct input from civil servants working within some of the uk government’s largest ministries and departments and offers direct access to practitioners working across the public sector. award you can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course. master of science (msc) who is this course for? this course is for anyone interested in building a career to tackle important social issues and drive lasting social change. the programme is suitable for any student wanting to work in the uk civil service, wider public sector or a public-sector facing organisation such as a charity, consultancy or research agency.