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POL2017

Specialization in Political Science: Public Policy and Administration

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course builds on the foundation provided by POL1002 and gives greater and more detailed attention to central concepts and theories in the field of public policy. The course focuses on the development and implementation of public policy, as well as the consequences and analysis of public policy. The topics covered are exemplified through select policy areas.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • have knowledge about the formation and implementation of public policy

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • use the central theories and approaches to analyze current issues in the area of public policy and administration

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.

Further on evaluation

Assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 9

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Provided at the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
POL2007 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-06 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL311 grønn sone
3 candidates

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.