Public Policy Research [MRes]

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.

• 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