Career pathways / Policy Analyst
How to become a Policy Analyst
The policy analyst is the general-purpose engine of government thinking: framing problems, weighing evidence, and writing the memo that survives the meeting. It is the default first exit from an MPP and the most transferable title in the policy world.
Who hires this role
Employer types: government · think tank · NGO
Representative employers: OECD · Brookings · ODI · national ministries
Knowledge structure
Derived from the fields that feed this career — what the role actually draws on.
What to study
Scholarships that fund this path
Schemes linked to the fields above in our verified database.
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Frequently asked questions
What degree do you need to become a Policy Analyst?
Most Policy Analyst roles typically expect at least a master's degree.
What should I study to become a Policy Analyst?
Master's fields that lead to a Policy Analyst career include: Public Policy, Social Policy.
Who hires Policy Analysts?
Policy Analysts work mainly in government, think tank, NGO, with representative employers such as OECD, Brookings, ODI, national ministries.
Are there scholarships for this career path?
Yes — 4 scholarships in our database link to the fields that lead to a Policy Analyst career.
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