The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study.
Institutions and organisations are increasingly demanding evidence-based policy formation. However, there are few graduates with the training in policy evaluation and the necessary Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) techniques to provide that “evidence.” As a result, there is a high demand for graduates who can critically understand and evaluate policies and social interventions in areas such as health and social care, criminal justice, international development, and inequality and poverty.
The MSc in Policy Evaluation meets this demand by equipping you with the skills necessary to provide effective policy evaluation and programme M&E for government and third sector organisations, working in both domestic and international contexts.
You will acquire advanced skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis and research design, along with the theoretical and conceptual understanding of policymaking and programme implementation required to put M&E into practice across a wide array of contexts. Further, you will develop a critical and informed understanding of policy evaluation, an appreciation for the need for specific M&E skills, and the knowledge on how they might be best utilised across an array of work environments.