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This subject involves a supervised thesis of 15,000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

Design a research project within a clearly formulated scope to answer an original and relevant research question within a realm of public or social policy
Apply appropriate research methods and analytical skills to collect and analyse data relevant to a specific research question relating to public or social policy
Theorise research data and findings to show specialist understanding of a select area of social or public policy
Communicate social or public policy research in writing to an academic audience.

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

Apply organisational, time management and planning skills to plan and conduct a substantial project of original research
Reflect on your own work and ideas through drafting and productively engaging with a research supervisor
Apply feedback to improve research, methodological and theoretical ideas.
Communicate complex ideas effectively to an academic audience.

Last updated: 4 March 2025