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Public Policy Research (MRes)

University of Glasgow

School of Social and Political Sciences
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,290 - ≈ € 13,520 (non-EEA)
Location: Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Research
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Glasgow

* MRes: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
* PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

You will study five core courses: three in methodology and two foundational courses in public policy; as well as optional courses chosen from a range in urban studies and other selected courses offered at the University. You will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, under the guidance of a specialist.

Core courses

* Social science statistics 1
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers
* Contemporary government and governance
* Policy analysis.

Optional courses offered by Urban Studies

* Regenerating cities: strategies and evaluation
* Economic development and employment
* Sustainable housing development
* Public policy and fiscal austerity
* Evaluation of public policy
* Remaking urban neighbourhoods.

You can also choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.


Contents

* MRes: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
* PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

You will study five core courses: three in methodology and two foundational courses in public policy; as well as optional courses chosen from a range in urban studies and other selected courses offered at the University. You will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, under the guidance of a specialist.

Core courses

* Social science statistics 1
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers
* Contemporary government and governance
* Policy analysis.

Optional courses offered by Urban Studies

* Regenerating cities: strategies and evaluation
* Economic development and employment
* Sustainable housing development
* Public policy and fiscal austerity
* Evaluation of public policy
* Remaking urban neighbourhoods.

You can also choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.

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Requirements

A first degree in a relevant subject. Applicants with relevant professional experience may be accepted with fewer qualifications. Please contact the programme director to discuss.

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

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