Public Policy

    Bachelor of Public Policy at College of William & Mary

    Bachelor of Public Policy at College of William & Mary

    College of William & Mary offers the Bachelor of Public Policy as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Williamsburg, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public policy and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 30, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Public Policy

    Public Policy at W&M is an interdisciplinary program featuring faculty trained in a variety of fields, including economics, government, law, sociology, and environmental policy, among others.  Three degree tracks are available: 

    • BA in Public Policy for current undergraduate students.
    • 5-year program (BA+MPP) for current undergraduate students of any major that allows them to earn a bachelors in their chosen field and also a Master's in Public Policy.
    • 2-year Master's in Public Policy (MPP).  Click here to apply.

    W&M Public Policy also offers combined degree programs for students seeking an MPP degree and wish to earn an additional graduate degree in law, education, marine science, or business.

    All of these degree tracks help students develop subject-matter expertise and a strong foundation of analytical and applied-methods skills, which lead to career placements that compare favorably with any program in the country.  In those placements, our alumni create and manage policy for elected officials, in governmental agencies at the municipal, state, national, and international levels, and in the non-profit and private sectors. 

    Disciplines

    Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Public Policy at College of William & Mary

    Entry Requirements

    Secondary School Report Form including official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended. Please note that in order to have complete secondary school records, we need to have records from your ninth grade year (last year of middle or junior high school) as well as your complete senior high school records. These records must be sent directly to us from your school. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports should be accompanied by official (literal, not interpretive) translations.

    *Students applying as international transfer students need to complete the transfer student application requirements.

    Optional Application Materials include:

    1. Teacher Evaluation Form and Letter of Recommendation - you may submit one letter of recommendation with your application. Please do not submit more than two.
    2. Results of optional standardized tests a) SAT or ACT; and b) TOEFL or IELTS. Results may be sent directly to William & Mary by the testing organization or self-reported in the application. Admitted students who self-reported standardized test scores in the application will be asked to have official scores sent by the testing organization at the time of enrollment.
    3. Creative and Performing Arts Submission
    4. InitialView - William & Mary is a welcoming community that offers endless opportunities to discuss big ideas both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants who are non-native English speakers are welcome to participate in a third-party, unscripted interview through InitialView. If you have interviewed with InitialView, we encourage you to consider adding William & Mary to your list of school as an optional way to supplement your application.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    Tell us your story. We want to learn more about who you’ve been, who you are and who you’ll become in college. Numbers will inevitably be part of your story, but we’re also interested in your ambition, your drive and your hidden talents.

    William & Mary practices holistic review; decisions are not based solely on one aspect of your application. Rather, we review your essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvements, and yes, those numbers like GPAs and standardized test scores. Each application is read at least twice, including once by your regional counselor. At the end of this process, our goal is to bring together a class of dynamic, diverse and academically engaged students.

    Our Applications & Instructions

    William & Mary currently accepts:

    • The Common Application
    Bachelor of Public Policy at College of William & Mary
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