Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
THSP-APM13: MSc International Public Policy Analysis |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC
POLICY ANALYSIS |
Mode of attendance: Part-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs): PG Diploma; PG Certificate
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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| Part-time students must complete the compulsory units (and a selection of optional units) as listed below however, the units selected, and the balance between one year and the next, will vary with the individual students' specific requirements. This will be determined through discussion with, and subsequent agreement by, the Director of Studies. Possible patterns include: (a) completion of stages 1, 2 and 3 at different times over a maximum of five years. (b) part-time MSc students complete the taught component of the programme over a 21-month period (stages 1 & 2 over two academic years), followed by a 6-month dissertation. In such a pattern, students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible but subject to agreement by the Director of Studies (for example the number of compulsory units as well as the actual units taken each year may vary slightly). |
| Designated Essential Units |
| SP50249 | Advanced policy analysis | 6 Credits |
| SP50250 | The politics of policy in international perspective: actors, arenas and conflict | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| XX50134 | Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods | 6 Credits |
| XX50136 | Qualitative methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| PL50436 | European union politics & policy-making | 6 Credits |
| SP50075 | Comparative European social policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50123 | Business, society and states: corporate power and accountability | 6 Credits |
| SP50216 | Economics for international development | 6 Credits |
| SP50217 | Sociology & social anthropology of development | 6 Credits |
| SP50218 | Policy & politics of developing countries | 6 Credits |
| SP50230 | Wellbeing: concepts, measures & policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50242 | Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice | 6 Credits |
| SP50254 | Foundations of international development | 6 Credits |
| SP50269 | Critical skills for international development and policy research | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| SP50144 | Research for policy: concepts, methods and values | 6 Credits |
| SP50219 | Academic research skills and dissertation preparation | 6 Credits |
| SP50251 | Policy evaluation: methods and techniques | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 Credits from the following list: |
| ED50300 | Education, globalisation and change | 6 Credits |
| ED50422 | Education policy: society, politics and the economy | 12 Credits |
| XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| MN50561 | International corporate social responsibility: principles and practice | 6 Credits |
| PL50604 | The politics of sustainability: environmental security and international relations | 6 Credits |
| PL50764 | International security: the contemporary agenda | 6 Credits |
| SP40215 | Critical issues in social development | 6 Credits |
| SP50122 | Comparative research methods | 6 Credits |
| SP50220 | Management of development (MID) | 6 Credits |
| SP50225 | Political economy of globalisation | 6 Credits |
| SP50226 | World politics: conflict, security & development | 6 Credits |
| SP50253 | International public policy analysis extended essay | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| SP50235 | South Asia regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50236 | Africa regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50237 | Latin America regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| SP50252 | Dissertation in international public policy analysis | 30 Credits |
