Program Overview
This online short course equips participants with the skills to become effective policy communicators. It covers tools and techniques for effective communication, navigating the influence industry, and operating in a "post-truth" era. The program features interactive elements, regular feedback, and aims to maintain high interaction levels. Applicants typically require a 2:1 degree plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Program Outline
Outline
This online short course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to become more effective policy communicators. It explores the tools and techniques used in policy communication, as well as the evolving media and communications landscape in a "post-truth" era.
Modules:
Week 1: Effective Communication
- Examines tools to improve the effectiveness of communicating policy ideas.
- Focuses on questioning and response structuring.
Week 2: Navigating the 21st Century Influence Industry
- Explains how to successfully navigate the 21st-century influence industry.
- Analyzes the influence industry's workings and its impact on policy.
Week 3: Effective Communication in a Post-Truth Age
- Explores the issue of "post-truth" politics and its effects on policymaking.
- Provides a philosophical and practical perspective on how policymakers can operate in this new environment.
Assessment
The assessment methods include:
- One written assignment.
- Participation in webinars and discussion forums. The course features regular feedback sessions and aims to maintain high interaction levels. Each module earns five Master's level academic credits.
Teaching
The program is delivered fully online with interactive elements such as:
- Discussion forums.
- Online readings.
- Interactive lecture videos.
- Online tutorials. The course is specifically designed for online learning and utilizes various approaches to support the learning process.
Admission Requirements
Applicants typically require:
- A 2:1 degree plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
