Conducted in
term:
2026/27Z
ISCED code: 0314
ECTS credits:
3
Language:
English
Organized by:
Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
(for:
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń)
Public policy 2400-OG-EN-PP
A course in public policy explores the processes through which governments and public institutions address societal challenges through legislations, financial initiatives and summoning. It provides students with analytical instruments to initiate (sustainable) change, design policy process, evaluate policy outcomes and tackle wicked social problems. This interdisciplinary course aims to prepare students for careers in government, non-profits, international organizations, or policy research.
Total student workload
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- participation in discussion seminar - 20 hrs
Self-study hours:
np.
- preparation for discussion seminar 20 hrs
- reading literature- 20 hrs
- preparation for test- 30 hrs
Altogether: 90 hrs (3 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Student
W1: understands the fundamental concepts and theories of public policy formation and implementation.
W2: knows the influence of political, economic, and cultural factors on policy development
Learning outcomes - skills
Student
U1: is able to analyze the role of government, stakeholders, and the public in the policymaking process
U2: is capable of apply research methods to gather and interpret data relevant to public policy analysis
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Student
K1: develops skills to collectively assess social issues at the local level and identify appropriate policy responses
K2: can work with group.
Course coordinators
Additional information
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