Academics Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Leadership Curriculum Transfer Students Academic Programs at Batten Video Minor in Public Policy & Leadership Minor in Public Policy & Leadership Curriculum Minor in Social Entrepreneurship Curriculum Requirements Elective Options Pursue Your Passion The coalescence of a multidisciplinary liberal arts degree and practical experience, the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership initiates students to the many facets of public policy—from the economic and political to the psychological and cultural—and prepares them for robust participation in public life. The program focuses on understanding how public policy decisions are made; how civic leaders in government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector contribute to collective problem solving; and how policy decisions affect public problems in communities. The program provides undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree from a professional school, allowing for easy progression to advanced degree programs and employment across the sectors. The major consists of 42 credits including a capstone seminar completed the final semester of the fourth year. VIEW FULL CURRICULUM Find your policy passion LEARN MORE Eligible Applicants UVA students who will have 60 credits and will have successfully completed and earned a C or higher in ECON 2010 (or equivalent), social psychology (either LPPL 2600 (previously LPPL 3100) OR PSYC 2600 or equivalent), and LPPP 2200 (previously LPPP 3200) by Aug 1, 2023. Application Dates Opens: October 31, 2022 UVA Student Deadline: January 27, 2023 Transfer Student Deadline: March 1, 2023 Admissions Contact Anne Carter Mulligan Director of Undergraduate Admissionsacm8k@virginia.edu Helpful Links Application Information Schedule an Appointment with an Admissions Representative Tuition and Financial Aid Curriculum Many backgrounds. One ethos. We strive to be a community that exemplifies equality and tolerance; where inclusion is a given and public service is an expectation. LEARN MORE Exploring Batten Student Organizations Employment Outcomes Career Services Faculty and Research Centers Information for Transfer Students FAQs Your Pursuit Starts Here Attend an Event Request More Information Contact the Admissions Team