Advanced Policy Advocacy

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Analyse the context in which policies are developed and implemented
• Apply skills in policy analysis
• Review and critique existing examples of policy analysis
• Produce an analysis of a specific policy problem

Description

The module offers a chance to apply the skills of analysis and communication to real-world policy problems.

Delivery entails a mix of workshops, lectures, group work and independent study.

Content will centre around understanding the context of policy decision-making and building the practical skills for effective advocacy and analysis. The module will focus on the theory, and real-world cases and examples, of policy advocacy and analysis in action.

Materials will include a mix of academic readings, pragmatic guidance around influencing and understanding policy work, and practical cases/examples, including from university knowledge brokers and policy professionals.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures by the course leader

Group discussion of ‘Harvard style’ case studies of policy making.

Seminars with visiting speakers, predominantly senior practitioners or users of policy analysis. Group based problem-solving exercise focused on current policy problems

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Public Policy @ Southampton. Practical resources and guidance on policy analysis, evidence reviews, briefing reports and presentations will be made available with support from PPS.

Assessment strategy

Summative

30% Policy Brief Report in groups

70% Evidence Review is a policy analysis for senior decision maker

Referral

100% Evidence Review on different topics

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External