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Public Policy & Management – (M.Sc.)
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 |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
* MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time, up to 60 months on modular route
* PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
You will study three core courses, as well as optional courses chosen from a range in urban studies, management 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 supervisor.
Core courses
* Public policy for public managers
* Managing change and innovation
* Professional development and reflective practice.
Optional courses include
* Assessing the impacts of social networks on organisational performance
* Community planning and participation
* Evaluation for public policy
* Economic development and employment
* Managing work & employee participation
* Project management
* Public policy & fiscal austerity
* Strategic management & decision making
* Strategy dynamics.
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Programme Structure
The MSc requires the completion of 120 credits of taught courses and a dissertation based on independent research (60 credits). Within the taught element, the core modules represent 80 credits while options represent 40 credits, giving substantial scope for students to specialise and pursue particular interests. It is also possible for students to enrol for (or exit with) the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Policy and Management. This involves completing the taught elements of the programme only.
Core courses
* MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time, up to 60 months on modular route
* PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
You will study three core courses, as well as optional courses chosen from a range in urban studies, management 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 supervisor.
Core courses
* Public policy for public managers
* Managing change and innovation
* Professional development and reflective practice.
Optional courses include
* Assessing the impacts of social networks on organisational performance
* Community planning and participation
* Evaluation for public policy
* Economic development and employment
* Managing work & employee participation
* Project management
* Public policy & fiscal austerity
* Strategic management & decision making
* Strategy dynamics.
* Public Policy for Public Managers (30 credits)
* Managing Change and Innovation (30 credits)
* Professional Development and Reflective Practice (20 credits)
Options
Students can select from the wide range of 10 or 20 credit courses on public policy and management or from courses on closely related subjects offered within the College of Social Sciences. Options total 40 credits. In 2010/11, available options included:
* Assessing the Impacts of Social Networks on Organisational Performance
* Community Planning and Participation
* Evaluation for Public Policy
* Economic Development and Employment
* Managing Work & Employee Participation
* Project Management
* Public Policy & Fiscal Austerity
* Strategic Management & Decision Making
* Strategy Dynamics
Please note that Assessing the Impacts of Social Networks on Organisational Performance cannot be taken with Managing Work and Employee Participation due to timetabling restrictions.
Dissertation
The MSc dissertation makes up 60 credits. Students prepare for this task by undertaking a Research Methods & Dissertation Design module. They work up a detailed proposal and receive feedback on an initial literature review and methods essay. The dissertation is supported throughout by a supervisor.
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Register Now!Requirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
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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