该课程为您提供社会科学研究方法和理论以及当代公共政策分析过程的良好基础。它非常适合希望获得博士学位或在公共/第三或私营部门组织工作的人员。在格拉斯哥城市环境中研究公共政策理论和实践，可以直接参与当今时代最紧迫的公共政策问题以及为解决这些问题而开发的解决方案类型。该计划得到苏格兰研究生院的认可，该研究生院负责监督ESRC学生奖学金的分配。在该计划结束时，您将获得社会科学研究理论的坚实基础
This programme provides you with an excellent grounding in social science research methods and theory and in contemporary public policy analytical processes. It is ideally suited for those wishing to undertake a PhD or to work in public/third or private sector organisations. Studying public policy theory and practice within the urban setting of Glasgow allows for direct engagement with many of the most pressing public policy problems of our time and with the types of solutions being developed to combat these. An optional field trip to London will provide you with an insight into the complex socio-economic dynamics of city building and design through visits to high profile real estate, planning and regeneration projects. You will have the opportunity to both meet and speak with senior industry professionals and policy-makers involved in the delivery of major urban developments. Past trips have included visits to The Shard, Olympic Park, Crossrail, Battersea Power Station.<br>The programme provides a strong foundation for advanced research in public policy, both in the context of careers in the public and voluntary sectors, and especially of further studies to PhD level. You will have fully met the research training requirements of the UK Economic and Social Research Council and the Social Sciences Graduate School for doctoral students.