Program Overview

Course - Specialization in Political Science: Public Policy and Administration - POL2017

Course Details

The course builds on the foundation provided by POL1002 and gives greater and more detailed attention to central concepts and theories in the field of public policy. The course focuses on the development and implementation of public policy, as well as the consequences and analysis of public policy. The topics covered are exemplified through select policy areas.

Learning Outcome

• Knowledge: The student shall have knowledge about the formation and implementation of public policy.
• Skills: The student shall demonstrate the ability to use the central theories and approaches to analyze current issues in the area of public policy and administration.

Learning Methods and Activities

The course consists of 4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.

Evaluation

Assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 9.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

• POL1002

Required Previous Knowledge

None

Course Materials

Course materials are provided at the start of the semester.

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with the following course:

• Course code: POL2007
• Reduction: 7.5 sp
• From: Autumn 2011 If a student takes overlapping courses, they will receive a credit reduction in the course where they have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas

• Social Studies
• Social Sciences
• Political Science

Examination

• Examination arrangement: School exam
• Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary Examination - Autumn 2025

• School exam
• Weighting: 100/100
• Examination aids: Code E
• Date: To be announced
• Time: 09:00
• Duration: 3 hours
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment
• Room: SL274
• Number of candidates: 4

Ordinary Examination - Spring 2026

• School exam
• Weighting: 100/100
• Examination aids: Code E
• Date: To be announced
• Time: 09:00
• Duration: 3 hours
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment
• Rooms and number of candidates:
  • SL238: 18 candidates
  • SL415: 21 candidates
  • SL420: 6 candidates
  • SL515: 19 candidates

Course Information

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Intermediate course, level II
• Course start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of instruction: English
• Location: Trondheim