Application Deadlines

If you have any questions regarding the application process for this program, please email masters_admissions@brown.edu.

The program can be completed in one year on a full-time basis or in two years on an extended study basis. Students are required to complete nine courses, which consist of one elective course and eight core courses. This also includes a nine-month internship that counts as one course. Brown University fifth-year students can enroll in a graduate course during their senior year that will count toward their UEP elective requirement, allowing them to complete eight courses within one year.

The required courses are in the areas of urban education policy – system and governance; race and democracy; policy analysis and program evaluation; education inequality and community assets; quantitative research methods and data analysis; economic analysis of education policy; and strategic management of school organization. One of the required courses is the nine-month internship, which serves as a key feature of the program.

The elective component of the curriculum allows students to either gain a greater depth of training in a core area or broaden their graduate experience by seeking coursework in areas that are related to, but not directly covered by, the core courses in the program.

Graduate Tuition & Fees

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Services for up-to-date tuition rates.

Scholarships

Merit and need-based scholarships are available. More information can be found on the Department of Education’s cost and financial aid page.

Brown’s master of arts in urban education policy (UEP) prepares graduates to become effective education leaders who can translate research into action, develop informed policy solutions and drive meaningful improvements within schools and communities.

Brown’s master of arts in urban education policy (UEP) prepared to pursue roles across education systems and diverse learning environments including school districts, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, research institutions and higher education organizations, using their expertise to shape policies and advance equitable outcomes.

Brown’s master of arts in urban education policy (UEP) prepares students to address educational challenges by developing skills in key areas such as research methods, policy analysis, data-driven decision-making and program evaluation. Students examine how policies shape schools and learning environments, gaining the tools to analyze complex issues and inform decisions that impact communities.

Brown’s master’s in urban education policy (UEP) examines how policies, organizations and systems shape schools and learning environments, preparing students to advance more equitable urban schools and school systems through policy-level solutions.

Brown’s master of arts in urban education policy (UEP) is designed for individuals interested in understanding and addressing complex challenges within education systems. The program is ideal for students and professionals seeking to develop skills in education policy, research methods, program evaluation and data-informed decision-making to advance more equitable schools and learning environments.