Government Social Research
The Government Social Research Unit (GSRU) and the Institute of Education (IOE), University of London are inviting applications to take up a place on the jointly-run MSc in Policy Analysis and Evaluation, commencing October 2008. This is the fourth year of the jointly run MSc. It is a modular degree, and has been designed to be completed part-time over two years. It covers research methods used in drawing up an evidence base for designing, critiquing and evaluating government policies, as well as critiquing, evaluating and analysing the effects of policies. The overall emphasis of this degree is on quantitative research methods.
This prospectus is intended to provide you with detailed information about the aims, structure, content and entry requirements for the MSc. All the information you require should be contained within the prospectus. However, if you have any further queries you would like to make before making an application, please feel free to contact GSRU by email to GSR-web@HM-Treasury.x.gsi.gov.uk or else the Course Leader Professor Shirley Dex (s.dex@ioe.ac.uk) telephone 020 7612 6231.
Once you have made a decision to apply, please read the information on how to apply in section 20 and ensure you have the approval of your line manager and head of unit and your finance department. Please remember that applications must be received by 08 August 2008.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Dr Siobhan Campbell, Director of Studies
Government Social Research Unit