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International Public Policy (PUBL0090)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department
Political Science
Credit value
30
Restrictions
Only open to MSc IPP students in the Department of Political Science
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is the core module for the MSc in International Public Policy (IPP). The module provides a conceptual overview and empirical illustrations intended to help students understand and analyse the key challenges, actors and institutions of contemporary international public policy. You will learn how to think analytically and critically about topics and policy challenges in global governance; how to analyse policy problems; how to think through the incentives and constraints faced by policymakers; and the potential for and limitations of international collective action and institutions.Ìý
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This is a compulsory module for the MSc International Public Policy programme. The module is taught by 10 lectures and 10 seminars. You will be expected to participate actively in seminars, present arguments and ideas to others, and engage in classroom discussions and debate. Students will also be required to complete weekly readings before attending lectures and seminars.Ìý
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Learning Aims:Ìý

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By the end of this module, students should be able to:Ìý
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• Understand the key challenges and policy options for actors and institutions in contemporary international public policy;Ìý
• Synthesise and evaluate research scholarship on central topics in international public policy;Ìý
• Develop practical skills in how to effectively research, debate, and present topics in international public policy.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
25% Coursework
75% Exam
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
96
Module leader
Dr Jonathan Monten

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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