Module POLM014M for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
POLM014M: MPA Applied Studies
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introductory induction session for whole class
- Fortnightly seminars & lectures with the module co-ordinator in term 1 covering topics such as evaluation, research methods in public administration, evidence-based policy, lesson drawing and policy transfer.
- Fortnightly supervision meetings for employer report with module coordinator in term 2;
- Organised visits to local public and non-profit institutions;
- Talks by guest speakers on topics relating to public administration;
- Work placements/ policy analysis activity on public or non-profit organisations
- Review class for the whole group at the end of the module: discussion and appraisal
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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60 | 540 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 10 | 10 hours whole class seminars/ lectures (5 x 2 hours term 1) |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 10 | 10 hours group/ individual supervisory meetings (5 x 2 hours term 2) |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 10 | 10 hours guest lectures (5 x 2 hours over terms 1 & 2) |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 12 | 3 x half day institutional visits |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 18 | Work placement/ policy analysis activity |
Guided Independent Study | 60 | Preparation for seminars including reading & note taking |
Guided Independent study | 40 | Writing reflective logs |
Guided Independent study | 10 | Preparation for formative presentations |
Guided Independent Study | 15 | Preparation for supervision |
Guided Independent Study | 380 | Production of report, including reading, research, drafting & editing |
Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparation for/ follow-up from institutional visits/ placements |
Guided Independent Study | 15 | Preparation for summative presentation including audio-visual materials |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Indicative web based resources e.g. ELE:
The module will be supported by ELE materials, including the reflective learning log
Other Learning Resources
Websites and literature produced by the various institutions visited
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Biddle, N. 2017. Mixed methods for Policy Evaluation. London: Sage. (video)
Bochel, H. & Duncan, S. (Eds). 2007. Making Policy in Theory and Practice. Bristol: Policy Press. Chapter 3 (Outward-looking Policy Making); Chapter 5 (Evidence-Based Policy Making), Chapter 9 (Policy Evaluation).
Bogenschneider, K. and Corbett, T. 2010. Evidence-Based Policymaking. London: Routledge, Chapter 1.
Chandler, J.A. 2014. Comparative Public Administration. London, Routledge.
Gupta, D. 2011. Analyzing Public Policy. 2nd Edition. Washington: Congressional Quarterly Press, Chapter 13.
Hadjiisky, M., Pal, L.A. Walker, C. 2017. Public Policy Transfer. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Kraft, M. and Furlong, S. 2013. Public Policy: Politics Analysis and Alternatives. Washington: Congressional Quarterly Press, Chapter 6.
Massey, A. 2009. ‘Policy Mimesis in the Context of Global Government’, Policy Studies, July 2009.
Nagel, S. 2002. Handbook of Public Policy Evaluation. London, Sage.
For the research report, the reading list will depend on the student’s topic, but will be guided by the module co-ordinator.