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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : International Public Health Policy

Undergraduate Course: International Public Health Policy Project (IPHP10004)

Course Outline
School School of Social and Political Science College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 40
Home subject area International Public Health Policy Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description The IPHP project aims to allow students to gain specialised knowledge of a key contemporary issue in international public health policy and to develop transferable research, project management, and written communication skills. Students will choose the topic of their International Public Health Policy project by the end of Block 1, Semester 1. A list of potential topics and supervisors will be provided however if students wish to address a particular topic of personal interest, this will be accommodated if feasible. Projects will usually involve a literature review, policy analysis, and/or analysis of secondary data. The project will be assessed by means of a scientific dissertation to be submitted in April/May.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information The project will be undertaken over the full academic year. Students can expect aroun 5 (maximum 8) one to one meetings with their project supervisor over the course of the academic year.
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Completion of the project will help students develop their skills in:
- Defining a specific research question.
- Identifying and critically appraising relevant existing literature.
- Determining an appropriate research methodology.
- Completing a planned study within a pre-determined time scale.
- Reflecting on the implications of research findings.
- Written presentation of research findings.
Working effectively under an appropriate level of supervision.
Assessment Information
The project will be assessed by means of a scientific dissertation of approximately 7-8,000 words.
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Sarah Hill
Tel:
Email: s.e.hill@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary
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