Public Policy Research [MRes]
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Glasgow has been fabulous in both strengthening my way onto the career I wish to seek after yet additionally in enabling me enough time to unwind and have a ton of fun as an understudy.
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My uni experience was good, at times it gets stressing with all the credits and assignments and deadlines. I learned a lot here and thanks for the assistance, I would suggest it to all.
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Postgraduate
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Start date
Different dates available
Studying public policy theory and practice within the urban setting of Glasgow allows for direct engagement with many of the most pressing public policy problems of our time and with the types of solutions being developed to combat these. Our programme is recognised by the Scottish Graduate School which oversees the allocation of ESRC studentships. By the end of the programme our successful students will leave equipped with a secure grounding in social science research theory; will have developed transferable skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods; will have demonstrated grounded knowledge and understanding of specialist areas of public policy in order to allow students to pursue their own career interests; and will have met fully the research training requirements of the UK Economic and Social Research Council and the Social Sciences Graduate School for doctoral students.
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Reviews
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University experience has been good for me so far. I am still learning time management. I have met many people there and learn lots of cool things. Highly recommend
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Glasgow has been fabulous in both strengthening my way onto the career I wish to seek after yet additionally in enabling me enough time to unwind and have a ton of fun as an understudy.
← | →
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My uni experience was good, at times it gets stressing with all the credits and assignments and deadlines. I learned a lot here and thanks for the assistance, I would suggest it to all.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
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Subjects
- IT
- Public
- School
- Social Science
- Skills and Training
- Teaching
Course programme
The core teaching for this programme is delivered over two semesters followed by the completion of an independent research project. Teaching is offered by two main providers – the College of Social Sciences Graduate School provides core courses in research methods and social theory to ensure a grounding in a broad set of research skills; the subject area of Urban Studies provides core training in the skills and theory of policy analysis and evaluation.
Students enhance this training by selecting additional courses across the School and College of Social Sciences allowing for the development of knowledge of most relevance to the student’s own research interests. The majority of teaching is delivered through lectures and seminars, but may also include lab work, input from policy/practice experts and, in some case, UK field trips.
Core courses- Social science statistics
- Qualitative methods
- Introduction to social theory for researchers
- Understanding public policy
- Evidence, evaluation and policy
- Graduate School induction week
- IT discovery and resources
- Transferable kkills and personal development planning
- Social science statistics 2
- Advanced qualitative methods
- A wide range of options across Urban Studies, the School of Social & Political Science or College of Social Sciences, as approved by the programme director
Additional information
The Research Masters in Public Policy and the Research Masters in Urban Research are designed for those who wish to advance their research skills for application either in academia or within a broad range of public, private or third sector organisations. These two programmes are part of a suite of Research Masters offered within the College of Social Sciences. They are recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as providing a thorough background in social science research and offer an excellent training prior to commencing doctoral studies. The ESRC is the...
Public Policy Research [MRes]
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