Policy Analysis and Practice

The Policy Analysis and Practice module (SSPG11003) has been designed to appeal those students with an interest in working, or already working, in local, devolved or central government, third sector organisations and civil society organisations.  In the module, students will gain experience of applying key concepts and theories used in academic literature on civil society and public affairs to complex and real policy environments.  It offers students the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and research skills to the practical understanding of public services and affairs. The module includes:

• The techniques of policy analysis
• The evaluation of complex interventions
• Case studies which highlight the politics of public policy
• Multi-actor policy-making and systems approaches

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate originality or creativity the analysis and evaluation of public policy
• ​​Demonstrate critical understanding of the impact of multiple actors in complex environments
• Demonstrate leadership and/or initiative within regards to partnership-working with external organisations
• Synthesise information from a variety of sources, including academic research publications, to offer sound and distinct insights on chosen research topic

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Delivery

This module is delivered on Paisley campus, Fridays from 2pm to 4pm.

Timetabling subject to change.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Professor Arno van der Zwet.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.