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.