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Policy Evaluation, MSc

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Old Aberdeen Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc in Policy Evaluation provides you with the skills required to contribute to evidence-based policy formation and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes across a range of fields in the public sector, voluntary organisations and private service providers.Institutions and organisations are increasingly demanding evidence-based policy formation. However, there are few graduates with the training in policy evaluation and the necessary Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) techniques to provide that ''evidence.'' As a result, there is a high demand for graduates who can critically understand and evaluate policies and social interventions in areas such as health and social care, criminal justice, international development, and inequality and poverty. The MSc in Policy Evaluation meets this demand by equipping you with the skills necessary to provide effective policy evaluation and programme M&E for government and third sector organisations, working in both domestic and international contexts. You will acquire advanced skills in quantitative methods and analysis and research design, along with the theoretical and conceptual understanding of policymaking and programme implementation required to put M&E into practice across a wide array of contexts. Further, you will develop a critical and informed understanding of policy evaluation, an appreciation for the need for specific M&E skills, and the knowledge on how they might be best utilised across an array of work environments. The skills and knowledge you develop throughout this programme will enable you to analyse the effectiveness of policies communicate your findings with policymakers and provide insights into recommendations for improving policies where needed. You can choose to complete a traditional dissertation for your final project or elect to work with a partner organisation to produce a real M&E project. Previous students have worked with the local government, a non-profit organisation, or within the University itself on their final project.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,000per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    28th out of 40 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 241
    215 89%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    14th

    6

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    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    9th

    4

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