MSc/PgDip/PgCert Evaluation and Policy Analysis at Manchester Metropolitan University

How do governments, charities and public organisations know whether their policies and services are really making a difference? In an era where evidence-based decision-making is more important than ever, organisations need professionals who can analyse data, evaluate impact and provide the insights that shape effective policy. The MSc Evaluation and Policy Analysis at Manchester Met equips you with the specialist skills to do exactly that, preparing you for a career at the heart of public service improvement and social change.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Sociology and Criminology  |  Duration: Online and on-campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc/PgDip/PgCert Evaluation and Policy Analysis is designed for students who want to understand not only how public policies are developed, but how their impact can be measured, evaluated and improved. Combining policy analysis, quantitative research methods and evaluation practice, the course equips you with the specialist skills increasingly sought by government departments, local authorities, charities, consultancies and public service organisations. Modules core: Contemporary Issues in Public Policy, What Works: Experiments and Systematic Reviews, Evaluation and the Economics of Public Policy, Final Project, Foundations of Multivariate Analysis.

Career pathways

This course will be of interest to you if you are looking to develop a career in evaluation and quantitative analysis. The demand for these skills can be seen across commissioning organisations including local authorities and health commissioners, providers in the public, voluntary and private sectors, and specialist agencies that provide evaluation services to commissioners and providers.

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