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University of Sheffield: Politics, Governance and Public Policy
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
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| Department | School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0114 222 8030 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
How do policymakers actually make policy? What are the effects on governance, and how do governing systems in turn shape policymaking? This course helps you answer these questions at every level of governance where political authority is exercised, from the very smallest local authority to large international organisations. It balances state-of-the-art academic theory with real-world practice to prepare you for working in the world of policymaking.
Course description Explore the complexity of contemporary governance and examine its effects on the policymaking process, the multiplicity of actors involved in it, the powers they have to affect it, and the constraints under which they operate.
You'll be guided by expert academic staff who specialise in governance and public policy. Together, you will address the following questions:
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What can different kinds of policymakers, operating in different governing contexts, actually achieve?
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How does global development policy designed at the UN or the World Bank influence on-the-ground practice in recipient countries?
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Why are more and more public governance functions taken on by private actors, and who wins and loses from this process?
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Where should governing authority for particular policies be located between the sub-national, national and international level?
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What theories and concepts can we utilise to help us better understand these processes?
This degree attracts a hugely diverse student community. Some may have already studied politics and public policy previously, whereas others may have little academic experience and wish to further their knowledge of how and why the public policy process functions in the way that it does.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. Your degree should be in an arts and humanities or social sciences subject. You can view the full list of accepted subject on our website. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent. **Pathway programme for international students** |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. Your degree should be in an arts and humanities or social sciences subject. You can view the full list of accepted subject on our website. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent. **Pathway programme for international students** |
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