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Why everything you do is about values
Picture this. You’re a civil engineer working for a local government. You receive a brief instructing you to commission the [...]
How can you evaluate the effectiveness of a policy?
Let’s explore how policy evaluation is used in government. Evaluation is defined as an appraisal, is backward-looking and asks questions like [...]
The ethics of climate change
How can we address tough questions surrounding the climate crisis as a global collective and what are the moral responsibilities [...]
Ruby – Evidence in Public Policy graduate
Are you considering studying one of our online public policy courses? Hear from one of our most recent course graduates [...]
Five reasons to study a government and public policy course online
Today, it is not uncommon for a public policy or public sector professional to realise they need to undertake some form [...]
Five tips to mastering online etiquette
You’ve recently realised studying online is the best option for you – congratulations! Your career will thank you. Now, how do you make [...]
How busy professionals study at Oxford
As you mature in your career, you are aware of the skills you already possess which you can continue to grow 'on the job'. You also become acutely aware of the skills you lack which require [...]
The benefits of studying online
When searching for learning options to advance your career, you may have considered the possibility of trying online courses. However, [...]
Interested in studying Evidence in Public Policy? Here are your top five questions – answered.
In the recent months, we have received a variety of questions from people all around the globe who are interested [...]