Career Pathways pathway · Ages 15–18
Career Pathway: Politics, Policy and Advocacy
Understand political systems, analyse policy with evidence and learn to make a fair, persuasive case.
About the programme
Six months for students aged 15–18 interested in politics, policy research, advocacy and international affairs: political ideas and systems, elections and public opinion, policy analysis, advocacy and campaigns, media and persuasion, and international relations, ending in a campaign plan and a placement with a think tank, NGO or media organisation.
Highlights
- Module 1: Political ideas and systems. Democracy, ideologies, constitutions and comparative politics.
- Module 2: Elections and representation. Parties, electoral systems, public opinion and polling.
- Module 3: Policy analysis. Problem definition, evidence, options, cost-benefit and stakeholder analysis.
- Module 4: Advocacy and campaigns. Theory of change, coalitions, ethical lobbying and campaign planning.
- Length
- 6 months, three days a week
- Classes
- 4.5 months, at the centre or online
- Placement
- 1.5 months
- Start point
- Free diagnostic and consultation
- Materials included
- 20 original packs, 6 slide decks, online workbooks
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