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University of Glasgow: Public Policy and Management
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social & Political Sciences View department profile |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk/socialpolitical |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme combines courses that examine the policy making process, policy analysis and evaluation and real world public policy challenges, with professional management courses It aims to develop future public sector leaders who understand both the organisational contexts and challenges that face governments.
Glasgow is an inspiring place to study problems of public and urban policy, both as a laboratory of many profound challenges, and providing many examples of leading and innovative approaches to tackling such issues.
You will benefit from professional management courses, delivered by the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School, providing an insight into practical challenges facing all successful organisations.
Glasgow is an inspiring place to study problems of public and urban policy, both as a laboratory of many profound challenges, and providing many examples of leading and innovative approaches to tackling such issues. You will benefit from professional management courses, delivered by the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School, providing an insight into practical challenges facing all successful organisations. * The programme involves expert contributions from those working in a range of policy fields and field trips to study policy initiatives on the ground. * An optional field trip to London will provide you with an insight into the complex socio-economic dynamics of city building and design through visits to high profile real estate, planning and regeneration projects. You will have the opportunity to both meet and speak with senior industry professionals and policy-makers involved in the delivery of major urban developments. Past trips have included visits to The Shard, Olympic Park, Crossrail, Battersea Power Station.
This programme combines core courses in public policy and management with a range of options, designed to allow you to develop expertise in core public policy fields. Over the summer months, you will complete a dissertation where you can research an issue of interest to you in more depth.
Core courses
- EVIDENCE, EVALUATION AND POLICY
- MANAGING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (PUBLIC POLICY)
- MANAGING STRATEGIC CHANGE (PUBLIC POLICY)
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PUBLIC POLICY)
- RESEARCH DESIGN
- UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC POLICY
Optional courses may include
- HOUSING, INEQUALITY AND SOCIETY
- SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
- UNDERSTANDING HEALTH POLICY
You may also be able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences (subject to programme convener's approval).
Career opportunities include working within central or local government, policy advice and development roles, or policy evaluation and assessment. Core management skills equip you for a wide range of roles across the private and public sector.
MSc
The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Sciences links core social science disciplines to deliver high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research. We offer a wide variety of programmes for those interested in the development and impact of economies and societies globally.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Social & Political Sciences is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
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