Policy Making (POLS0082)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Political Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only open to first year BSc Politics and International Relations students in the Department of Political Science
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to introduce students to the process of public policy making in modern states, and explains how decision makers formulate and implement public decisions that have consequences for the everyday lives of citizens. The module sets out theories of decision making and reviews the role of different actors in the policy process as they seek to influence public policy. Topics include the role of public opinion, politicians, lobbyists and bureaucrats.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

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: 133
Module leader: Dr Ellie Woodhouse

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 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.

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

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