Postgraduate Course: Public Policy in Scotland (PGSP11205)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/social_policy/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course analyses recent developments in policy-making in Scotland in the context of the devolved system on place since 1999 and longer-standing policy themes |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
! Analyse the structures of Scottish policy-making in the context of the writing on the history, politics and sociology of the Scottish nation
! Understand the impact of devolution, the role of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government, the responsibilities of local government and other public agencies, and the financial arrangements affecting them
! Assess the importance of cross-cutting themes and policies in addition to service-based issues
! Explore the ways in which policies different from those of the United Kingdom government have been taken forward since 1999
! Build a knowledge of the relevant literature and of the publications and reports of the Parliament and Government, especially on their websites
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Assessment Information
| one essay of 4,000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Richard Parry
Tel: (0131 6)50 3918
Email: Richard.Parry@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Cristyn King
Tel: (0131 6)51 3865
Email: cristyn.king@ed.ac.uk |
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