Course Description

Course Name

Making Public Policy in the Real World

Session: VGSS3122

Hours & Credits

20 SCQF Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

This course examines policy making in the real world, about how policy agendas and ideas develop and how solutions are produced. Drawing on a broad range of policy examples, from terrorism to mad cow disease (BSE) the course explores how ideas get translated into practice and what can go wrong for the policy maker.
Course aims
  • To provide a broad appreciation of what can be learned from studying the policy process
  • To develop a deep understanding of different conceptual approaches to policy analysis
  • To develop skills in using policy analysis tools to real world problems.

*Course content subject to change