MA Global Governance and Public Policy

Overview & facilities

This degree focuses on key issues of governance and public policy in a globalising world and allows students to develop a broad knowledge base as well as specialist knowledge in one of the three key areas:

• Sustainable environment
• International development
• Health and social care.

The course is designed to help you develop the skills for leading and managing change in a global environment. You will engage with the existing and evolving policies in order to understand the policy process from formulation through to monitoring and evaluation. You will develop the skills needed to critique, influence and implement policy effectively.

The degree will be presented during the evening with some weekend sessions. In the weekend sessions we combine the traditional lecture/seminar series with participatory workshop sessions.

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Content & modules

The degree will take an applied approach to develop evidence based decision making through the three core modules:

• Globalisation and governance
• Policy makers and processes
• Applied research.

In addition to the core modules, students will be required to select one of the three modules designed to provide opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to their chosen pathway:

• Approaches and issues for sustainable development
• Migration and citizenship
• Ageing in a contemporary global context.

To complete at Masters level , students will have the option to undertake a traditional research dissertation or a work integrated learning module. Work integrated learning involves research or a project directly related to an internship or your own workplace, grounded in academic debates around theory and practice.

Entry & applying

We welcome applicants with a good degree in a relevant area, particularly Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Environmental and related subjects. Consideration will be given to applicants with significant professional experience in relevant areas, such as social work, nursing, community development and housing. students

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements.

Applying

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. You will need to fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application. Apply now

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for MSc Occupational Safety and Health Management for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £6,000
Part-time students: £50 per taught credit

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £10,600
Part-time students:£93 per taught credit

Careers & placements

Graduates will be equipped to work at a decision making level within the health sector, environmental or development agencies. Graduates may also seek policy related appointments with national governments, regional bodies and global regulators.