MPA Comparative Applied Social and Public Policy, Evaluation and Research

The MPA in Applied Social and Public Policy Evaluation at the University of York is a postgraduate degree aimed at training the next generation of policy evaluators, offering them a solid understanding of the theoretical debates in the policy process and relevant research methodologies in different applied social and public policy contexts. It is a full-time, 1-year course or can be studied part-time over 2 years.Course Content: The course covers a broad understanding of social research design, evaluation theory and practice, qualitative and quantitative methods, and their application in real-world policy contexts. Students will have the opportunity to undertake their own research project, as well as develop the skills necessary for policy evaluation.Key Modules: Some of the primary modules are Framing Social Research, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, and Policy Evaluation Research. The course also offers optional modules like Global Crime and Justice; Ethics, Social Justice and Global Migration; and Comparative Social and Public Policy.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of York, a globally recognized and respected university.Future Careers: Graduates of the MPA Applied Social and Public Policy Evaluation are equipped with the skills to pursue a career in domestic and international NGO's, public sector bodies, and private sector companies involved in public service delivery. They will also be able to undertake academic research in social and public policy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.