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This module is a core component of the MPA programme, with a strong emphasis on the theory and application of the policy making process. In doing so, it acknowledges the varying levels of student experience in this field. The module aims:
- to equip students with a knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the business of policymaking, with a strong focus on the elements of the policy design process (establishing a problem frame, drawing up options, developing decision criteria, selecting a course of action, etc).
- to equip students with a knowledge of the complexity of developing and operationalising complex policy solutions with interlinked technological, social and economic effects.
- to equip students with the skills necessary to apply this theory and perform as policy advisors at every step of this process: independent and critical thought, research skills, and effective writing for a policy audience.
At the end of the module students will have the necessary baseline understanding to gain the maximum from the MPA programme, and practical experience of grappling with the complex challenges faced by policymakers.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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