Postgraduate Module Descriptor

POLM014M: MPA Applied Studies

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:

Introductory induction session for whole class
Fortnightly seminars & lectures with the module co-ordinator in term 1 covering topics such as evaluation, research methods in public administration, evidence-based policy, lesson drawing and policy transfer.
Fortnightly supervision meetings for employer report with module coordinator in term 2;
Organised visits to local public and non-profit institutions;
Talks by guest speakers on topics relating to public administration;
Work placements/ policy analysis activity on public or non-profit organisations
Review class for the whole group at the end of the module: discussion and appraisal

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
60	540	0

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	10	10 hours whole class seminars/ lectures (5 x 2 hours term 1)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	10	10 hours group/ individual supervisory meetings (5 x 2 hours term 2)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	10	10 hours guest lectures (5 x 2 hours over terms 1 & 2)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities	12	3 x half day institutional visits
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	18	Work placement/ policy analysis activity
Guided Independent Study	60	Preparation for seminars including reading & note taking
Guided Independent study	40	Writing reflective logs
Guided Independent study	10	Preparation for formative presentations
Guided Independent Study	15	Preparation for supervision
Guided Independent Study	380	Production of report, including reading, research, drafting & editing
Guided Independent Study	20	Preparation for/ follow-up from institutional visits/ placements
Guided Independent Study	15	Preparation for summative presentation including audio-visual materials

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

Indicative web based resources e.g. ELE:
The module will be supported by ELE materials, including the reflective learning log

Websites and literature produced by the various institutions visited