Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
THSP-APM15: MSc Wellbeing in Public Policy and International Development |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN WELLBEING IN PUBLIC POLICY
AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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 |
| NB. SP50242 is taught as an 5 day intensive course during the Inter-Semester Break (see the Academic Year Charts for relevant dates). |
| SP50230 | Wellbeing: concepts, measures & policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50242 | Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| SP50249 | Advanced policy analysis | 6 Credits |
| SP50250 | The politics of policy in international perspective: actors, arenas and conflict | 6 Credits |
| SP50254 | Foundations of international development | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| SP50075 | Comparative European social policy | 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 |
| SP50269 | Critical skills for international development and policy research | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| SP50219 | Academic research skills and dissertation preparation | 6 Credits |
| SP50231 | Ethics and public policy | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 Credits from the following list: |
| NB. Students must choose optional units totalling 18 credits in Semester 2 of this programme. |
| MN50561 | International corporate social responsibility: principles and practice | 6 Credits |
| PL50604 | The politics of sustainability: environmental security and international relations | 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 |
| SP50227 | Natural resources and sustainability | 6 Credits |
| SP50232 | Wellbeing in public policy and international development: extended essay | 6 Credits |
| SP50243 | Wellbeing assessment research project | 12 Credits |
| SP50251 | Policy evaluation: methods and techniques | 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: |
| NB. Students must choose optional units totalling 18 credits in Semester 2 of this programme. |
| 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 |
| SP50234 | Dissertation in wellbeing in international development and public policy |
30 Credits |
