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Overview
About the course
It also offers more widely applicable lessons about the limits and potential of expert knowledge within the policy-process. In introduces participants to probabilistic forecasting and scenario building as key approaches in the broader field of Foresight.
The Foresight and Horizon-Scanning in Policymaking course at King's College London harnesses insights from the growing institutionalisation and professionalisation of work within government, business and NGOs related to Foresight.
It will provide participants with key insights from the state of the art in academic research in this area, including how individuals and organisations may improve their thinking about the future to improve prevention, preparedness, resilience and strategy.
Programme Structure
What does this course cover?- Week 1: How and why does foresight matter to policymaking?
- Week 2: Challenges of forecasting
- Week 3: Building a competent scenario
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
5 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science View 34 other Short Courses in Political Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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 Fee
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International
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National
1200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.
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