Public policy responses to the world’s political problems tend to disappoint. In this programme you will gain the theoretical knowledge, frameworks and tools to analyse, evaluate and develop policy relating to key political contemporary issues and challenges including poverty, human rights, migration, climate change and energy transition.
Through examining pressing issues in contemporary politics and the complexity of the public policy process in a variety of economic, social and cultural settings, you develop an understanding of how public policy can resolve these immense challenges, in the UK and internationally.
This programme will equip you with knowledge of policymaking process and the strengths and limitations. You will explore how key actors, such as politicians, experts, corporate interests, the media, social movements, activists and the public, set the agenda and shape the development of public policy at various levels. You will consider how to bring about change and develop successful public policy and learn how policymaking can meet the challenges of modern multi-level governance in a rapidly changing world.
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
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. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.2 but with 2.2 results in their final two years of study may be admitted.