PAIR3057 Ethics of Public Policy

Module Overview

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

On successfully completing this module, you will be able to write coherent, normative arguments concerning issues in public policy.

Syllabus

Exact topics may vary from year to year, but indicative examples include: Regulation of unhealthy food/drink; Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; Marriage; Sex; Abortion; Reproductive technologies; Euthanasia; Organ donation.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, seminar discussion, independent reading, coursework writing, and feedback.

Type	Hours
Lecture	11
Independent Study	128
Seminar	11
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework assignment(s) (2000 words)	50%
Coursework assignment(s) (2000 words)	50%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External