Analysing Public Policy (20)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCI3008 | Sociology and Social Policy | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- SOCI3008
- School
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module examines how public policy is made within government. It provides a critical understanding of how policy is formulated and implemented. The module focuses on key phases of the policy process, from agenda-setting to policy impact. The module provides an applied understanding of policy analysis by examining relevant case studies (e.g., child abuse, ageing population).
Target Students
Available to Level 3 and Level 4 UG students and PGT students including subsidiary students from outside the school and exchange students.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: 1,500 words.
- 60% Coursework 2: 2,500 words.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with an insight into the processes of public policy, including agenda-setting, policy development, implementation and evaluation. To provide students with theoretical concepts framing the processes above. To provide students with insights into case studies on policy-making in different policy areas and contexts.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge & Understanding:
• Understanding of the interplay of key factors in the public policy process.
• Understanding of different approaches to policy analysis.
• Understanding of the wider context of public policy.
Intellectual skills:
• Ability to assess critically key concepts of policy analysis.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts in the analysis of practical case studies.
Professional/practical skills:
• Ability to identify the impact of key demographic, economic and socio-cultural trends on public policy.
• Ability to reflect critically on various approaches to policy analysis and their implications.
Transferable/key skills:
• Ability to form and present arguments based on existing and new knowledge, through group discussions and independent reading.
Conveners
- Dr Cangheng Liu
- Kevin Zapata Celestino