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Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


THSP-ADM32: MSc Public Policy

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Maximum programme duration: 2 years

[Page last updated: 17 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50318 Public policy: politics, theory and practice 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50319 Public policy and economics 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - June Start (M11): Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50320 Evidence knowledge and data in public policy 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits

[Page last updated: 17 August 2020]

Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - January Start (M06): Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50321 Public policy case analysis 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - January Start (M06): Project/Dissertation Units
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50322 Public policy dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits
SP50323 Public policy portfolio 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.