Approaches to Policymaking

Program Overview

King's College London's "Approaches to Policymaking" short course provides mid-career professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the policy process, key actors, and factors influencing policy success. Delivered fully online over four weeks, the program includes interactive webinars, discussion forums, and assessments to enhance learning. With a focus on policy analysis and implementation, this course equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective policymaking.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Course type: Executive Education
• Credit level: 7
• Credit value: 5
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Available course dates: May 7th - 31st, 2024
• Application deadline: April 9th, 2024
• Overview: Introduces the policy process, actors involved, and success/failure factors.
• Objectives:
• Recognize the policy process and its stages.
• Understand how policies are decided and who holds power.
• Analyze successful and unsuccessful policy implementations.

Outline:

• Week 1: Key concepts in the policy process (terminology, stages model).
• Week 2: Key actors in the policymaking process (roles, interests, values).
• Week 3: Policy success and failure factors (case studies, improvement strategies).

Assessment:

• One written assignment.
• Participation in webinars and discussion forums.
• Regular assessments and feedback throughout the four weeks.

Teaching:

• Fully online format with three 1-hour weekly webinars.
• Interactive activities like discussion forums, readings, lecture videos, and tutorials.

Careers:

• Target audience: Mid-career professionals.
• Entry requirements: 2:1 degree + 3 years of experience (or 5+ years without 2:1).
• Career focus: Skills and knowledge for policy analysis and implementation.

Other:

• Tuition fees: £950.
• Discounts available.
• Offered by the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy.
• Instructors: Professor Peter John and Senior Lecturer Olga Siemers.
• Contact: isfg-programmes-team@kcl.ac.uk