Course Details in 2023/24 Session

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	Semester 2
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 : 2,000 word evaluation report : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assignment: 2,000 words Reassessment: Resubmission of summative assignment
Other	None
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