MA Public Policy and Public Management
Master
In Norwich
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Master
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Norwich
In an increasingly globalised world, we need – more than ever – a critical understanding of how and why public institutions’ decisions are made, and what happens as a result. On this MA you will examine policymaking and change in a variety of settings, developing an advanced understanding of the main theories, models and concepts of the study of public policy and public management, at national and international levels.
All of our teaching is research-led, in that we ask the same questions of our students as we do in our research. This means your teaching will be at the cutting edge of the discipline and you will be taught by experts in international relations, political philosophy, political communications and media studies.
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Degree Subject Humanities or Social Sciences Degree Classification UK BA (Hons) 2.1 or equivalentStudents for whom English is a Foreign languageWe welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components)PTE (Pearson): 62 (minimum 55 in all components)Test dates should be within two years of the course start date .Other tests, including Cambridge English...
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Politics
- Decision Making
- Business Studies
- International Politics
- Political Theory
- Social Policy
- Teaching
- Economics
- International
- Law
- University
- School
- Public
- Quality Training
- Media
- Social Science
Course programme
The MA lasts twelve months for full-time students and two years for those studying part time. You will have classes during the first two semesters and then over the summer you will work on your dissertation, which is handed in at the start of September. Many of our modules use small-group seminar teaching, encouraging you and your peers to communicate and inspire each other with your own unique insights.
You will study two modules that will give you an advanced understanding of the main theories, models and concepts of both public policy and public management. You can then choose to focus on one of three pathways: Public Policy and the Environment; International Public Policy; and Regulation and Competition. Our teaching is predominantly through seminars and workshops, supplemented by lectures and tutorials.
If you focus on Public Policy and the Environment you will look at how the main theories, models and concepts in public policy are applied, comparing environment policy with social policy and policy in other areas. This is complemented with modules examining decision-making about the environment more widely, including individual and cultural framings and values, and societal changes.
If you choose to focus on International Public Policy you will consider the impact of international organisations, including the EU, on national governments, and develop an advanced understanding of the main theories applied in the study of public policy and public management.
Focus on Regulation and Competition and you will build upon a political science understanding of public policy and public management and examine regulation, competition, international institutions and the legal aspects of the subject.
You will also have the opportunity to choose three modules to complement your core pathway module, for example Free Speech; Public Relations, Public Affairs and the Media; Europe and the World; and American Foreign Policy. You will also write a dissertation – a great opportunity to conduct independent enquiry into a subject area that stimulates you. You will be assigned an individual supervisor from the faculty to advise you, and after Easter you can discuss your dissertations in progress with students and staff at our dedicated Postgraduate Day.
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TUITION FEES
Tuition fees for the academic year 2018/19 are:
UK/EU Students: £7,550
International Students: £15,800
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for UK/EU students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
MA Public Policy and Public Management