Policy Analysis & Global Governance MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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OverviewThis programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems.Equally, the programme concerns how to analyse the development and impact of complex public policies. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field.Students use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance.AssessmentExam: 0%Practical: ...Read more

Overview

This programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems.

Equally, the programme concerns how to analyse the development and impact of complex public policies. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field.

Students use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance.

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Career-focused

Work-related learning underpins the teaching on this MSc with the use of employment-focused assessments and the use of improvement and evaluation projects as part of the assessment strategies.

Course staff enable you to build links with our existing partners through the Oxfam partnership and with wider civil society and public sector bodies.

The master's research dissertation module also offers you the opportunity to enhance your CV by undertaking a practice-based project as part of your final dissertation in collaboration with a public or third sector organisation.

Career prospects

Our Masters prepares graduates for the real world and provides you with a range of skills including project management, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation, as well as policy analysis skills. These are attractive to government, state agencies, and civil society employers.

This research-informed master’s also prepares you well for further research studies, including PhD. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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20 Dec 19

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Modules

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Entry requirements

You will be required to hold a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) at second class: lower (2:2) or above. Relevant subjects include social science, medicine, health, law, or social work. Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to MSc.

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£7,500 per year

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£11,750 per year

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Students from Other UK

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£15,500 per year

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£15,500 per year

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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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