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Module Title
LM Policy Evaluation
School
COS - College Hub
Department
COS - College Hub
Module Code
08 22563
Module Lead
Prof Martin Powell
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module explores the different approaches to policy evaluation and their benefits and limitations. It gives guidance on how to assess existing evaluations and on carrying out policy evaluations. Programme Day One Evaluation and Public Policy (What is Policy Evaluation?; Evaluation and the Policy Process; Evaluation and Stakeholders) Developing Evaluation Designs (Criteria/What?; Types of Evaluation; Evaluation Design Day Two Data Collection (validity and reliability);
Managing Evaluation (critiques and practical examples)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the principles of policy evaluation;
Critically assess the different approaches to policy evaluation and its design, and compare their advantages and disadvantages
Critically assess existing policy evaluations, and advise on appropriate application in different contexts;
Draw appropriate inferences, including making judgements in the absence of reliable and complete data, and communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
Evaluate policy
Assessment
22563-01 : 3,000 word evaluation report : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: Assignment: 2,000 words
Reassessment: Resubmission of summative assignment