Academics Graduate Programs Accelerated Master of Public Policy 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 New Students Current Students 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 apply now Eligible Applicants: Students with 90 undergraduate credits prior to their fourth year, regardless of major Admissions Contact: Anne Carter Mulligan Director of Undergraduate Admissionsacm8k@virginia.edu Application dates: Opening: October 1, 2020 Deadline: January 15, 2021 Helpful links: Application informationSchedule an Appointment with an Admissions RepresentativeTuition and financial aidCurriculum 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