Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Master of Public Affairs
Cultivating and elevating future global leaders to address pressing societal challenges
The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is a rigorous, one-year program that prepares students to be public policy leaders, analysts and advocates in government, politics, and the nonprofit and private sectors, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Our MPA students gain key professional skills for an impactful career in public affairs — in just one year.
Online Master of Public Policy
Every policy decision involves tradeoffs, stakeholders and real-world constraints. Brown University's 16-month online Master of Public Policy prepares you to lead with clarity and impact.
Designed for experienced professionals who want to influence policy and advance into senior leadership roles, this fully online program draws on Brown University's renowned student-focused approach, weaving ethics, critical thinking and leadership development throughout the curriculum.
Postdoctoral Program
Offering a range of postdoctoral opportunities for outstanding young scholars in the social sciences.
Central to the Watson School’s mission, the Postdoctoral Program supports outstanding early-career social scientists as they advance their own research, deepen their interdisciplinary literacy and contribute to a vibrant community of scholars addressing pressing global issues. Postdoctoral Research Associates benefit from Watson’s broad academic community and close connections with leading scholars in their disciplines, while teaching one undergraduate seminar each year and presenting work in progress to an interdisciplinary group.