About News Not fake news: Major study finds no "liberal bias" in media — but there are other problems Accelerated Master of Public Policy Accelerated Master of Public Policy Dual Degrees JD/MPP MBA/MPP PhD/MPP MPH/MPP MUEP/MPP Accelerated Master of Public Policy Accelerated Master of Public Policy Curriculum Master of Public Policy Master of Public Policy Curriculum Graduate Certificates Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Graduate Certificate in Public Leadership Accelerated Impact Our Accelerated Master of Public Policy allows current UVA undergraduates from any major outside of Batten to earn both a bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Policy in a total of five years of coursework. The program’s core curriculum builds a strong foundation in the concepts, methods and strategies of policy analysis, while electives give students the opportunity to gain substantive experience in their areas of passion. The vertex of the program is an Applied Policy Project that challenges students to perform a professional-quality study for a real-world client. For the truly vigorous, it may even lead to a post-graduation position. View full curriculum Join the Charge Schedule an Appointment Eligible Applicants: UVA students with a major outside Batten who will have 90 credits and will have successfully completed and earned a C or higher in ECON 2010 (or equivalent) and calculus (MATH 1190, 1210, or 1310; APMA 1090; or any more advanced or equivalent calculus) by Aug 1, 2025. Admissions Contact: Anne Carter Mulligan Senior Director of Admissionsacm8k@virginia.edu Application dates: Opens: September 1, 2024 Priority Deadline: January 17, 2025 Second Deadline: rolling until class is filled Helpful links: Application information Schedule an Appointment with an Admissions Representative Tuition and Financial Aid Curriculum Accelerated MPP Application Walkthrough Many backgrounds. One ethos. Batten strives to be a community where intolerance is not tolerated, prejudice is rejected, and public service is an expectation. Learn more Alum Spotlight: Mayura Iyer (MPP '16) Mayura Iyer’s passion for education policy and social justice have taken her through the D.C. public school system, Teach for America, and the pages of Rolling Stone. Now, as a teacher of 11th grade U.S. History, she hopes to gain hands-on experience in the communities she’ll one day serve. Read more Exploring Batten Student Organizations Batten Life Career Services Faculty and Research Centers Employment Outcomes FAQs Your pursuit starts here Attend an Event Request More Information Contact the Admissions Team