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  • 2024 Trimester 1
  • By Ellie Martus
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Warning This list relates to the term 2024 Trimester 1 which ended on 16/06/2024

Introductory Public Policy Texts

This is a selection of key public policy texts which will give you a good introduction into the discipline as a whole, and insight into areas which interest you. These are optional and for your reference. They will also help with the assessments.

Module 1 : Introduction and course overview

Module 2 : Advice, advisers and advisory systems

Module 3 : Art, science or mission? Perspectives on policy advising

Module 4 : Advisory needs and decision contexts

Module 5 : Supporting leaders

Module 6: Evidence-based or evidence-informed?

Module 7: Policy Influencers - strategies, techniques and regulation

Module 8 : Policy capacity: challenges and dilemmas for governments and public services

Module 9: Values, integrity & the policy process

Module 10: Assessing the quality of policy advice

Module 11 : The future of policy advising

Further Reading

The list below is a collection of additional readings that have been used in the course over the years. Some may be useful for your assessments if you are looking for further resources.

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