PGDip/PGCert in Policy Studies (Online)
Online
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,280 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* for PG Dip | PG Cert: GBP 3,640
Introduction
Formulated for people working in policy-making and advisory capacities, the Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Studies / PG Cert in Public Policy provides an overview of the variety of approaches to public policy and management from a historical and comparative perspective.
The modules move through techniques of policy analysis and implementation to the discussion of particular policy issues. The module materials cover a range of policy issues and a variety of socio-economic contexts, levels of government and regime types.
Why study PGCert / PGDip Policy Studies at SOAS?
- SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023)
- We're ranked 6th in the UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Develop skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication to improve your professional development and career prospects
- Gain an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy
- We are specialists in the delivery of more than 40 African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course module information is available on the CeFIMS website, please visit:
- PG Dip in Policy Studies listing (four modules)
- PG Cert in Public Policy course listing (two modules).
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates in Public Policy Studies are likely to work in government, at national and sub-national levels, both as politicians and officials, within international organisations offering help to governments, in consultancies in public sector analysis and reform, and in NGOs operating in development and service delivery fields
Program Leaders
Program delivery
This programme takes a minimum of one year to complete. Each module lasts 10 weeks. You are registered for a maximum of 3 years.