Key information
- Faculty
- IOE
- Teaching department
- Social Research Institute
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
-
This module is open to all students, with priority to students in the Social Research Institute.
- Timetable
-
Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This course aims to develop understanding of the policy process and skills in policy analysis. Students will be introduced to a selection of important policy theories and their use for studying the making of social policy. Although much of the material refers to the UK policy context, the focus of the course is international and students attend with an interest in a range of social policy sectors and disciplines. After taking this course students should: Have a critical insight into the policy process and how and why change may occur, including the influence of social research at different stages; Know about a selection of important policy theories and recognise their main strengths and weaknesses; Be aware of key issues and challenges related to the study of the policy process; Be able to apply these insights to a case study that demonstrates understanding of how and why specific policies were developed.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- Online
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Letter Grade
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
7
- Module leader
-
Dr Hayley Jones
- Who to contact for more information
- mscspsr@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- Online
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
0
- Module leader
-
Dr Hayley Jones
- Who to contact for more information
- mscspsr@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Letter Grade
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
48
- Module leader
-
Dr Hayley Jones
- Who to contact for more information
- mscspsr@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
0
- Module leader
-
Dr Hayley Jones
- Who to contact for more information
- mscspsr@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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