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Public Policy MSc – 2 years part-time distance learning

University of Bath

Master

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This specialist MSc in Public Policy offers you the opportunity to delve into how public policy is made, what shapes it, and how public policy professionals can make a difference.

On the course, you will:

investigate the political, economic and social dynamics that affect contemporary public policy
examine how data and evidence in the digital environment are re-shaping how public policy is analysed, made and practised
learn how to combine theory and practice to advance creative approaches for policy design and delivery
develop your own policy specialism with the option to undertake work-related projects as part of your studies
Highly applied in nature, the course draws on diverse cases from policymaking globally, as well as from Europe and the UK. You will work with academics from the Institute for Policy Research, Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies and Department of Economics with international expertise in this area and links to senior public policy makers and experienced policy analysts.

About this course

You will leave the course with:

advanced understanding of the concepts and tools used in public policymaking today, their application and limitations
deeper knowledge of the contexts and constraints within which public policy is made
confidence to apply creatively different policymaking tools, identifying new ways to achieve public policy goals

The specialist teaching you will receive and advanced skills you will acquire could put you in a strong position for moving forward in any policy-facing or policy-shaping role, whether in analysis, strategy or delivery.

You will be equipped to pursue or advance your career as (indicatively):

a national civil servant in a policy role
government affairs official
think tank researcher
parliamentary advisor
policy advisor
policy advocate in a large INGO or advocacy organisation
regional or local government strategy
public service policy or strategy
private sector providing contracted public sector services
Academically, the successful completion of the course will prepare you with skills to further your academic studies to doctoral level, in pursuit of a career in academia or advanced policy research.

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, political economy, human or political geography, sociology, economics, international relations, security or area studies.

We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in any area of public policy.

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Economics
  • International
  • University
  • Public
  • Public Policy
  • Theory
  • Public policy and economics
  • Accommodation
  • Economics Science

Course programme

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Year 1
  • Public policy: theory, politics and practice
  • Public policy and economics
Year 1: University of Bath residential 1

Attendance at the 6 to 11 September 2020 residential week is compulsory.

This residential will take place at the University of Bath campus. University accommodation can be booked.

Year 1: London residential 2

Attendance at the three day May 2021 residential is compulsory.

This residential will take place at Pall Mall, London. Accommodation details will be available nearer the time.

Year 2
  • Evidence knowledge and data in public policy
  • Public policy case analysis
  • Either Public policy dissertation or Public policy portfolio
Year 2: University of Bath residential 3

Attendance at the September 2021 residential week is compulsory.

This residential will take place at the University of Bath campus. University accommodation can be booked.

Year 2: London residential 4

Attendance at the three day Spring 2022 residential week is compulsory.

This residential will take place at Pall Mall, London. Accommodation details will be available nearer the time.

Learning and assessment

Learning

Online resources
  • Podcasts and videos
  • Topic overviews with specified reading, key issues, questions and debates
  • Structured online web-discussion with academic staff
  • Blogs and forums
  • Policy Case Study library covering specific areas of public policy, developed by leading experts
Residential resources
  • Practical data analysis and intensive digital data workshops
  • Tutorials
  • Lectures
  • Extended seminars with visiting policy professionals on practice-based topics
  • Free attendance at the Institute for Policy Research annual symposium
Assessment
  • Blog
  • Data analysis practical
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Online web-forum contributions
  • Policy brief
  • Policy evidence and data review
  • Presentations
  • Public Policy case report
  • Take-home examination

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline - 31 July 2020

Overseas deadline - 31 July 2020

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