Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy (Distance Learning)

Program Overview

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Formulated for people working in policy-making and advisory capacities, this Certificate provides an overview of the variety of approaches to public policy and management from a historical and comparative perspective. The modules move through techniques of policy analysis and implementation to discussion of particular policy issues. The module materials cover a range of policy issues and a variety of socio-economic contexts, levels of government and regime types.

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Why study Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy (Distance Learning) at SOAS?

We are ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023)

we are ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)

programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals

you will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy

you will be joining our community of alumni and academics who have an impact on the outside world of academia

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How to apply

Please read our

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guidance, and use our

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Program Outline

You can study

any two

of the following modules:

Important notice

The information on the website reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. The modules are indicative options of the content students can expect and are/have been previously taught as part of these programmes. However, this information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Modules

Module	Credits
Decentralisation and Local Governance	30
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment	30
Privatisation and Public Private Partnerships	30
Project, Programme and Policy Evaluation	30
Public Policy and Strategy	30

The programme takes a minimum of one year to complete. Each module lasts 10 weeks. You are registered for a maximum of five years.

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Key dates and calendar

To find out when a particular module is running, please view the study calendar on each individual module page.

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online and distance learning key dates

Graduates in Public Policy are likely to work in government, at national and sub-national levels, both as politicians and officials, within international organisations offering help to governments, in consultancies in public sector analysis and reform, and in NGOs operating in development and service delivery fields.

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