POL350 Analysing Public Policy

POL350 Analysing Public Policy (POL350A - Autumn)

Credits: 15
Semester: A

Module Convenor: Dr Patrick Diamond
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: None

Description: The aim of this module is to examine the theory and practice of policy-making in modern liberal democratic political systems. The module explores the way in which public issues and problems are triggered, defined and constructed, how policy agendas are set, how decision making takes place, and how policies are implemented. The module is comparative in scope and focuses primarily on case studies from the UK and USA.

Connected course(s): Compulsory for: None
Assessment: Policy Brief – 1000 words (30%), Exam (70%) Autumn semester only associates: To be confirmed
Level: 6