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Postgraduate Module Descriptor


SOCM028: Policy Analytics: Data Driven Policy Analysis and Evidence Based Decision-making

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level7
Credits30 ECTS Value15
Term(s) and duration

This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Chris Playford (Lecturer)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

In this module you will be introduced to the practice of policy analytics and evidence based decision-making – the application of advanced data mining and analysis to policy analysis and evaluation. As a student you will cover the major concepts addressed in the MSc including the politics of the policy making process, evidence-based decision making, the use of data analysis at each of the policy and decision making stages and the social complexities of policy-making. You will also be introduced to the main data analysis techniques used in policy analytics. You will be asked to integrate substantive topics with research methods and data analysis skills. 

Module created

28/11/2016

Last revised