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PP5099 Policy-in-Practice Project

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Limited to Master of Public Policy Students

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof D A Jaeger

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Module Staff

Prof David Jaeger

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The Policy-in-Practice Project involves a sustained, client-based policy project undertaken in small teams of 3–4. Students produce a professional policy report, such as an evaluation, policy report, or implementation strategy, as agreed with the client. The module emphasises applied analysis, stakeholder engagement, and professional standards of communication and delivery.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PP5005

Assessment pattern

Coursework= 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Independent working on report. 2 hour meeting with faculty supervisor (x5)

Intended learning outcomes

  • Deliver a substantive professional policy product for a real client, integrating analytical methods with professional judgement and institutional awareness.
  • Apply appropriate data analysis and evaluation methods to real-world problems under constraints of time, data, and organisational context.
  • Engage effectively with external stakeholders, managing professional communication, expectations, and feedback.
  • Work collaboratively in professional teams to plan, execute, and deliver a complex project to a high professional standard.