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MSc - Master of Science
Streatham Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Streatham Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Streatham Campus 1
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Overview
•Explore the benefits of policy, how to assess costs, ethical issues and gain an understanding of how policy is made along with its consequences and effective evaluation methods
•Opportunity to specialise in policy topics according to your academic or career interests
•Benefit from real-world teaching with input from practitioners in public policy and practical assessments such as the creation of policy briefings and the preparation and delivery of policy plans
•Learn qualitative and quantitative research methods gaining the tools necessary to understand processes, to analyse important policy issues and assess policy outcomes
•Gain the skills necessary for a range of national and international careers in local and national government, think tanks, NGOs and the private sector
•Course content
•You will explore a range of disciplines, including political science, sociology, economics, law, public management, criminology, development and conflict and security studies. Topics include the ‘public’ aspect of the policy process (focusing on public ownership, funding and regulation) and the policy cycle approach (development, formulation, implementation and analysis/evaluation).
•We will introduce you to a range of key concepts such as the theory of markets, failures, externalities and public goods. To support you in this, you will learn qualitative and quantitative research methods providing you with the tools necessary to understand processes, to analyse important policy issues and assess policy outcomes.
•The dissertation provides an opportunity to develop your academic skills and complete extended research in your chosen policy area. You’ll also choose from an array of optional modules from across the social sciences enabling you to tailor your programme according to your academic and career interests.
Careers
Employer valued skills
•Solid knowledge and understanding of public policy at national and international levels, and understanding of how social, political and economic contexts affect public policies
•Argument development and debate
•Empirical research and analysis
•Ability to examine data and theories using a multi-disciplinary social science approach grounded in public policy
•Effective communication and presentation
Time management and working to deadlines
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in their first degree in a relevant subject area. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£24,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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