Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2015/16 |
THSP-APM13: MSc International Public Policy Analysis |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC
POLICY ANALYSIS |
Mode of attendance: Part-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
- THSP-APL13: PG Dip International Public Policy Analysis
- THSP-APC13: PG Cert International Public Policy Analysis
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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- Students must select a total of 18 credits from the options available in Semester 1 and 12 credits from the options available in Semester 2. Students may select all options from a single pathway or choose from two or more different pathways.
- Part-time students must complete the compulsory units (and a selection of optional units) as listed below however, the units selected, and the balance between one year and the next, will vary with the individual students' specific requirements. This will be determined through discussion with, and subsequent agreement by, the Director of Studies. Possible patterns include: (a) completion of stages 1, 2 and 3 at different times over a maximum of five years. (b) part-time MSc students complete the taught component of the programme over a 21-month period (stages 1 & 2 over two academic years), followed by a 6-month dissertation. In such a pattern, students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible but subject to agreement by the Director of Studies (for example the number of compulsory units as well as the actual units taken each year may vary slightly).
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| Designated Essential Units : |
| SP50249 | Advanced policy analysis | 6 Credits |
| SP50250 | The politics of policy in international perspective: actors, arenas and conflict | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 18 credits from the following list: |
| Pathway A: Public policy, social welfare and the economy |
| PL50436 | European union politics & policy-making | 6 Credits |
| SP50123 | Business, society and states: corporate power and accountability | 6 Credits |
| SP50279 | Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 18 credits from the following list: |
| Pathway B: Public policy and International Development |
| SP50216 | Economics for international development | 6 Credits |
| SP50217 | Sociology & social anthropology of development | 6 Credits |
| SP50254 | Foundations of international development | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 18 credits from the following list: |
| Pathway C: Professional Practice and Research Competence |
| XX50134 | Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods | 6 Credits |
| XX50136 | Qualitative methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| SP50293 | Critical skills for international development and policy | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| SP50144 | Research for policy: concepts, methods and values | 6 Credits |
| SP50162 | Governance, public policy and society | 6 Credits |
| SP50251 | Policy evaluation: methods and techniques | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
| Pathway A: Public policy, social welfare and the economy |
| MN50480 | Principles of corporate social responsibility | 6 Credits |
| PL50764 | International security: the contemporary agenda | 6 Credits |
| SP50225 | Political economy of globalisation | 6 Credits |
| SP50253 | Policy analysis apprenticeship project with area specialism | 12 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
| Pathway B: Public policy and International Development |
| SP40215 | Critical issues in social development | 6 Credits |
| SP50220 | Management of development (MID) | 6 Credits |
| SP50226 | World politics: conflict, security & development | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
| Pathway C: Professional Practice and Research Competence |
| XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| SP50122 | Comparative research methods | 6 Credits |
| SP50242 | Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice | 6 Credits |
| SP50294 | Policy research skills and disseration preparation | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| SP50252 | Dissertation in international public policy analysis | 30 Credits |
