What is the field of Public Policy?

Public policy is a relatively new field of study in Vietnam, as well as in many developing countries. Because it's a new field, prospective students need to dedicate considerable time to researching it in order to make the best choice for themselves.

Public policy is a relatively new field of study in many countries. (Illustrative image)

What is the field of Public Policy?

Public policy is a field of social science, based on principles of economics , sociology, law, and other academic disciplines. Therefore, those working in public policy research public policy and propose specific solutions to real-world problems.

Students pursuing this major will be trained in the knowledge and professional skills necessary to be competent in planning, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating public policies. They can participate in advisory work related to policy planning, evaluation, critique, implementation, and dissemination, or in research and teaching at educational institutions.

According to information from the Academy of Journalism and Communication, this field of study is creating great potential for job opportunities for newly graduated students. There are many different positions available in government agencies, private businesses, and organizations.

Specifically, students can take on various job positions such as Policy Advisor/Consultant; Researcher; Lecturer in Public Policy; Policy Specialist/Staff; and work in journalism and media-related fields.

Currently, the field of Public Policy is aligned with the general development trends of modern society. Therefore, this profession offers excellent future career prospects. If you have sufficient passion and ability, you can consider choosing this field to fulfill your aspirations.

Subject combinations for admission to the Public Policy major.

Each university has its own specific entrance exam combinations for the Public Policy major. Below are some common subject combinations used by many universities for admission to this major; you can refer to them to make the most suitable choice based on your abilities.

A00: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
A01: Math, Physics, English
A16: Mathematics, Literature, Natural Sciences
C15: Mathematics, Literature, Social Sciences
D01: Mathematics, Literature, English
D07: Mathematics, Chemistry, English
R22: Mathematics, Literature, English certificate conversion scores

If you are passionate about Public Policy, you can refer to the admission information of some universities such as: the Academy of Journalism and Communication, the National Economics University, the University of Da Nang , the University of Economics and Law (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City), and Fulbright University.

Anh Anh (Compiled)

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