Module POL2102 for 2018/9
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL2102: Explaining Public Policies
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 5 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 1 (12 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Sarah Cooper (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
Building upon the Level 1 module Introduction to Public Policy (POL1044), in this module you will explore key policy research theories in depth. You will be provided with a range of conceptual approaches that explore themes including: the role of stories in policy-making; the sources of radical policy change; the impact of policies on people and their self-identity. We explore these themes using case studies from contemporary policy-making including: foreign aid funding, LGBT policy change, women in healthcare and capital punishment. The module provides the opportunity to think critically about the everyday issues faced by policymakers both in the UK and globally and is highly recommended to any students interested in public policy and wish to continue this pathway at Level 3.
| Module created | 23/01/2018 | Last revised |
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