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The MSc Public Policy program from the University of Exeter equips students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy, its consequences, and effective evaluation methods. It offers opportunities for specialization in policy topics, features real-world teaching with input from practitioners, and prepares graduates for careers in government, think tanks, NGOs, and the private sector.
مخطط البرنامج
MSc Public Policy - University of Exeter
Degree Overview:
- Objectives: The MSc Public Policy program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy, its benefits, cost assessment, ethical considerations, and the policy-making process. Students will learn about the consequences of policy decisions and effective evaluation methods.
- Program Description: The program offers opportunities for specialization in policy topics aligned with students' academic or career interests. It features real-world teaching with input from public policy practitioners and practical assessments like policy briefings and policy plan development. Students will gain proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, enabling them to analyze policy issues and assess outcomes. The program prepares graduates for diverse national and international careers in government, think tanks, NGOs, and the private sector.
Outline:
- Content: The program covers a range of disciplines, including political science, sociology, economics, law, public management, criminology, development, conflict, and security studies. It focuses on the "public" aspect of the policy process, including public ownership, funding, and regulation. The program also adopts a policy cycle approach, encompassing development, formulation, implementation, and analysis/evaluation.
- Structure: The program includes a range of key concepts such as market theory, failures, externalities, and public goods. Students will learn qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand processes, analyze policy issues, and assess policy outcomes. The dissertation provides an opportunity for extended research in a chosen policy area.
- Modules:
- Core Modules: The program includes core modules that provide a foundational understanding of public policy. These modules may vary depending on staff availability, research interests, and student demand.
- Optional Modules: Students can choose from a variety of optional modules across the social sciences, allowing them to tailor their program to their academic and career interests.
- Course Schedule: The program is offered as a 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time program.
Assessment:
- Methods: Assessments extend beyond traditional essays and include the creation of policy briefings, preparation and delivery of policy plans, and reflective learning logs. Students have opportunities to utilize qualitative and quantitative data in reflective blogs. The dissertation allows for focused research on specific interests from research or employment-oriented perspectives.
Teaching:
- Methods: Teaching methods include academic seminars, presentations, simulations, class discussions, small group work, guided reading, teacher-supported analysis and reflection, and digitally enhanced learning support.
- Faculty: The program benefits from the expertise of world-leading scholars, including Professor Oliver James, Programme Director, and Professor Duncan Russel, Professor in Environmental Policy.
- Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes research-led teaching, ensuring that students learn cutting-edge methods and engage in contemporary public policy debates. Teaching applies learning to real-world challenges and operates within a complex problem space.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the MSc Public Policy program are well-prepared for a range of careers in the public and private sectors, both nationally and internationally. These include:
- Civil servants in central or local government
- Professionals in think tanks, NGOs, and consultancies
- Policy officers and researchers for Members of Parliament, Members of the European Parliament, and the European Commission
- Roles in other public and private sector organizations across various sectors
- Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in policy-related fields.
- Outcomes: Graduates are equipped with a strong understanding of public policy, research methods, and communication skills, making them highly employable in a competitive job market.
Other:
- Research: The program benefits from the research conducted by world-leading scholars at the University of Exeter. Students can participate in seminar series and the annual postgraduate conference, which brings together researchers from across humanities and social sciences disciplines.
- Research-Informed Teaching: Students benefit from the latest research conducted by world-leading scholars through research-led teaching.
- Employer Valued Skills: The program develops skills highly valued by employers, including:
- Understanding of how social, political, and economic contexts affect public policies
- Argument development and debate
- Empirical research and analysis
- Ability to examine data and theories using a multi-disciplinary social science approach grounded in public policy
- Effective communication and presentation
- Time management and working to deadlines
2024/25 entry UK fees per year: £12,000 full-time; £6,000 part-time International fees per year: £24,300 full-time; £12,150 part-time
تم إنشاء جامعة إكستر في عام 1955 من خلال دمج كلية سانت لوك ومدرسة إكستر للعلوم ومدرسة إكستر للفنون ومدرسة كامبورن للمناجم. وهي عضو في مجموعة راسل للجامعات كثيفة البحث ولديها أربعة فروع، اثنان في إكستر واثنان في كورنوال. لديها 25,000 طالب بما في ذلك 5450 طالبًا دوليًا من 140 دولة.
تضم إكستر أفضل 150 جامعة عالمية في تصنيفات QS العالمية للجامعات لعام 2022. كما أنها من بين أفضل 20 جامعة في المملكة المتحدة مصنفة حسب دليل الجامعات الكامل وصحيفة الجارديان وذا تايمز/صنداي تايمز. لقد كانت جامعة صنداي تايمز لهذا العام وجامعة تايمز للتعليم العالي للعام في السنوات الأخيرة.
/نالتميز
وقد فازت الجامعة بجائزة TEF الذهبية لتميزها في التدريس، في حين أن 98٪ من أبحاثها ذات جودة عالمية، مع تصنيف 82٪ منها على أنها رائدة عالميًا أو ممتازة دوليًا.
الموقع
من خلال ثلاثة فروع جامعية منتشرة في ديفون وكورنوال، تقدم جامعة إكستر مناظر خضراء جميلة أينما كنت تدرس، وكلها قريبة من السواحل والشواطئ المذهلة. كما أنها سهلة الوصول للرحلات إلى لندن بالقطار.
المدارس والمواد ذات التصنيف الأعلى
حصلت كلية إدارة الأعمال بجامعة إكستر على شهادة «التاج الثلاثي» (EQUIS و AACSB و AMBA). كما أنها تحتل المرتبة الأولى في موضوعات مثل الأعمال والمحاسبة والمالية والهندسة وعلوم الكمبيوتر وعلوم البيانات.
Entry Requirements:
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in their first degree in a relevant subject area. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.