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University of the West of Scotland: Policy Analysis and Global Governance
Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
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Department | Education and Social Sciences |
Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
ask@uws.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems.
Equally, the programme concerns how to analyse the development and impact of complex public policies. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field.
Students use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance.
Modules are likely to include:
- Policy Analysis & Practice
- Global Crisis Management
- Power, Politics and Civil Society
- Contemporary Social Issues
- Research Methods
- Comparative Governance and Public Administration
Students also complete an MSc Dissertation, which provides the opportunity to specialise in an area of public policy and governance.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You will be required to hold a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) at second class:lower (2:2) or above. Relevant subjects include social sciences, social policy, business, law, social work, global health/public health. Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to MSc. |
Location | Paisley Campus High Street Paisley PA1 2BE |
Summary
This programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems.
Equally, the programme concerns how to analyse the development and impact of complex public policies. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field.
Students use theory and research to analyse global institutions and the processes involved in global governance.
Modules are likely to include:
- Policy Analysis & Practice
- Global Crisis Management
- Power, Politics and Civil Society
- Contemporary Social Issues
- Research Methods
- Comparative Governance and Public Administration
Students also complete an MSc Dissertation, which provides the opportunity to specialise in an area of public policy and governance.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You will be required to hold a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) at second class:lower (2:2) or above. Relevant subjects include social sciences, social policy, business, law, social work, global health/public health. Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to MSc. |
Location | Paisley Campus High Street Paisley PA1 2BE |
Summary
The programme also involves understanding the roles of international organisations and networks and how these operate in the context of multilevel governance. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to specialise in an area of public policy and governance that interests you, under academic supervision. The programme would be of equal interest and relevance to students coming though undergraduate social science programmes and to executive students seeking to undertake careers in policy analysis, public administration and management, and evaluation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in the broad area of the social sciences. Overseas students must also meet UWS English language requirements. |
Location | Paisley Campus High Street Paisley PA1 2BE |
Summary
The programme also involves understanding the roles of international organisations and networks and how these operate in the context of multilevel governance. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to specialise in an area of public policy and governance that interests you, under academic supervision. The programme would be of equal interest and relevance to students coming though undergraduate social science programmes and to executive students seeking to undertake careers in policy analysis, public administration and management, and evaluation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in the broad area of the social sciences. Overseas students must also meet UWS English language requirements. |
Location | London Campus Level 7 Republic - The Import Building 2 Clove Crescent Poplar E14 2BE |
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