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Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2022/23


THSP-ADM32: MSc Public Policy

Leading to the award of:


Maximum course duration: 2 Years


Mode of Attendance: Distance Learning

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
None
DAPS and exit awards:
THSP-ADL32: PG Dip Public Policy
THSP-ADC32: PG Cert Public Policy
Programme progression requirement:
40
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50318 Public policy: politics, theory and practice 18 Credits

Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50319 Public policy and economics 12 Credits

Modular - June Start (M11): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50320 Evidence knowledge and data in public policy 18 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Modular - January Start (M06): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50321 Public policy case analysis 12 Credits

Modular - January Start (M06): Project/Dissertation Units

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50322 Public policy dissertation 30 Credits
SP50323 Public policy portfolio 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.