About

This Empathy and Emotion in Policymaking course at King's College London sets out ways in which policymakers can engage more with a diverse range of voices. It will enable you to foster a connection with citizens across the country through a greater appreciation of empathy, emotions, and the very human dynamics of policymaking.

Overview

About the course

We will explore the meaning of empathy and emotions and their role in policymaking. The Empathy and Emotion in Policymaking course at King's College London draws on a range of national and international case studies and will encourage you to reflect on your own personal and professional experiences.

Successively, we will connect these experiences to wider debates about what empathy means in the real-world and analysing what they look like when applied to policymaking, through practices, communications, mindsets, and cultures.

And, finally, we will examine the limitations and challenges that empathy presents in order to more fully equip students with a nuanced and considered appreciation of the concepts.

Programme Structure

What does this course cover?

Week 1: Empathy and emotion in theory
Week 2: Empathy in organisational practice
Week 3: Navigating the politics and limitations of empathy and emotion

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 31 other Short Courses in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This short course is for mid-career professionals. Standard entry requirements are a 2:1 degree plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Applicants without a 2:1 or higher degree are welcome to apply and typically require 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1200 GBP / full

≈ 1200 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1200 GBP / full

≈ 1200 GBP / full

Funding

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