College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Public Policy
Module POL1044 for 2023/4
Module POL1044 for 2023/4
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL1044: Introduction to Public Policy
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 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:
- What is Public Policy?
- Who are the Policy Actors? Policy Networks, Epistemic Communities and Policy Entrepreneurs
- What Makes an Issue a Policy Problem? Problem Definition and Agenda-Setting
- What Can Governments Do? Policy Formulation Instruments
- Decision Making Models
- How do Institutions Matter for Policy?
- Policy Implementation
- Policy Evaluation
- Policy in Space: Policy Transfer and Diffusion Across Countries
- Policy in Time: Policy Termination and Dismantling
- Module Review and Exam Revision Session
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 123.5 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 16.5 | 11 x 1.5 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 10 | 10 x 1 hour tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | 5.5 | Preparation for formative essay plan |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Preparation and writing of essay |
| Guided independent study | 38 | Preparation and revision for examination |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Reading for tutorials |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
