What does a Policy Analyst do?
Researches public or organisational issues, evaluates evidence and recommends policies or improvements to decision-makers.
Demand level: High
Policy Analyst
Researches public or organisational issues, evaluates evidence and recommends policies or improvements to decision-makers. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 68 linked programmes across 11 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR580 000 p.a.SeniorR850 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Critical thinking · EssentialData analysis · EssentialPolicy research · EssentialReport writing · EssentialStakeholder engagement · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
BA or BSS Extended Studies — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Business Science: Economics — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Business Science: Management — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Business Science: Quantitative Management — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Economics (BEco): Business Sciences — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Economics (BEco): Environmental Economics — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Economics (BEco): Mineral Economics — Rhodes University
Bachelor of Economics (BEco): Social Sciences — Rhodes University
These are only some of the programmes linked to this career.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Policy Analyst do?
Researches public or organisational issues, evaluates evidence and recommends policies or improvements to decision-makers.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Critical thinking, Data analysis, Policy research, Report writing, Stakeholder engagement.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
68 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.