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MSc in Policy Analysis and Evaluation

Institute of Education logoIn 2005, the Government Social Research Unit (GSRU) entered into partnership with the Institute of Education (IOE) to set up and run a Masters level qualification in 'Policy Analysis and Evaluation'.

The qualification is open to members of the Government Social Research service (GSR), members of the other government analytical professions and those in government who would like to join the government analytical community.

The MSc aims to:

  1. provide a broadly based training in social science research methods, with an emphasis on quantitative methods most relevant to government social science research staff
  2. develop students' knowledge and understanding of research design, research management, evidence-based policy, economic analysis, longitudinal analysis and a range of quantitative, evaluative and qualitative research methods
  3. provide students with transferable skills which can be used effectively in different work environments.

The MSc is a modular degree, completed part-time over two years.

The following prospectus aims to provide all the information you need in order to decide if this qualification is right for you. It also includes all the application details if you wish to proceed. Please note that the closing date to apply for the 2008 intake is 08 August 2008.