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Understanding the Policy Process (SOCS0058)

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.

Description

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 听听听 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

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 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 听听听 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 听听听 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

Last updated

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

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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