Undergraduate Module Descriptor

POL1044: Introduction to Public Policy

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 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:

What is Public Policy?
Who are the Policy Actors? Policy Networks, Epistemic Communities and Policy Entrepreneurs
What Makes an Issue a Policy Problem? Problem Definition and Agenda-Setting
What Can Governments Do? Policy Formulation Instruments
Decision Making Models
How do Institutions Matter for Policy?
Policy Implementation
Policy Evaluation
Policy in Space: Policy Transfer and Diffusion Across Countries
Policy in Time: Policy Termination and Dismantling
Module Review and Exam Revision Session

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
26.5	123.5	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	16.5	11 x 1.5 hour lectures
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	10	10 x 1 hour tutorials
Guided Independent Study	5.5	Preparation for formative essay plan
Guided independent study	40	Preparation and writing of essay
Guided independent study	38	Preparation and revision for examination
Guided Independent Study	40	Reading for tutorials

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