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.
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 our mission is the Watson School Postdoctoral Program, which supports young social scientists conducting research related to the School's three core thematic areas: development, governance, and security. Watson Postdoctoral Research Associates receive up to a two-year appointment to advance their research, participate in a regular Work in Progress Seminar, and teach one undergraduate seminar a year.