Course: Public Policy Making - From Idea to Realization

The aim of the course is to provide students with both theoretical and practical insights on the public policy process with an emphasis on coastal communities. We will spend time on how issues get on the agenda or disappear from it, the role of different actors in the process and how problem definition affects the public policy proces. Students will get training in analysing different policy options, as well as gain insights into implementation and accountability challenges.

I prefer teaching in an interactive setting, so I put an emphasis on discussing the material with my students. In addition to reading academic text, doing assignments and taking part in the lectures, students will go on a field trip.

More information can be found here:
https://www.uw.is/en/study/resources/course-catalogue/course-catalogue-2025-2026/public-policy-making-from-idea-to-realization 

All master's courses taught at UW are open to guest students, exchange students, and people from the world of work. The courses are part of our two international multidisciplinary master's programs, Coastal and Marine Management and Coastal Communities and Regional Development. The courses are modular, taught in English, hands-on and many of them include field trips and company visits. Check out the UW course catalogue to find out more.