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    Evaluating & Designing Public Policies: Experiments, Scalability & Data Engineering
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    Evaluating & Designing Public Policies: Experiments, Scalability & Data Engineering

    by King's College London

    Study how public policies are evaluated, why successful interventions can struggle to scale, and how data engineering improves evaluation design.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Evaluating and Designing Public Policies at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Current or former undergraduates

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 18+

    Location / Region

    London

    Cost

    £2,550; £3,525

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    19-30 July 2027

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    PoliticsStatisticsSocial Sciences
    Accommodation: Optional single en-suite room
    Meals: Budget separately
    Tutors / faculty: King's academics
    Academic credit: 15 King's credits; 7.5 ECTS; 4 US
    Study commitment: 45 contact + 105 independent hours
    Sessions / cadence: Monday–Friday; 4–5 hours on campus daily
    Assessment: Policy brief 30%; exam 70%

    Evaluating and Designing Public Policies summary

    King's College London's policy evaluation module connects statistical methods with practical decisions about public interventions. It examines experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental approaches.

    Students work through lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, workshops and group presentations. Assessment combines a one-page policy brief with an exam.

    The strongest fit is someone who wants to judge evidence critically and understand why policy results may change when interventions expand.

    What is Evaluating & Designing Public Policies: Experiments, Scalability & Data Engineering?

    Evaluating & Designing Public Policies: Experiments, Scalability & Data Engineering is a King's College London summer module on assessing public interventions and designing credible evaluations. It combines experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental approaches with questions about implementation and data quality.

    Students examine why small-scale successes may be difficult to reproduce at scale and how alternative policies' effects can be compared. Interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and group presentations connect these ideas to case studies, with off-campus visits also included in the teaching approach.

    Why Succeed highlights Evaluating and Designing Public Policies

    • Comparing several evaluation designs helps students question how convincingly a study supports its policy conclusions.

    • The scalability focus connects evaluation results with the difficulties of expanding real interventions.

    • Data engineering and measurement broaden the course beyond statistical technique alone.

    • A concise policy brief tests communication alongside the analytical understanding assessed in the exam.

    • The module offers university-standard study with a defined workload and academic-credit equivalence.

    Who is Evaluating and Designing Public Policies for?

    Best for

    Students comfortable with basic econometrics who want to scrutinize policy evidence and develop evaluation designs.

    Not ideal if

    You want an introductory politics experience without statistical prerequisites, independent study or an exam.

    Is Evaluating and Designing Public Policies worth it?

    This is a strong option if you want to connect statistical reasoning with policy decisions. Its combination of evaluation methods, scalability and measurement offers a focused way to deepen existing economics or social-science study.

    The value depends on your readiness for intensive independent work and an exam carrying most of the final mark. Treat credit transfer as a separate decision to agree with your home institution, and weigh tuition, housing and living expenses against the academic benefit you want.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £2,550; £3,525; includes Academic tuition., Course materials., On-campus Wi-Fi., Access to library, classrooms and catering facilities., Certificate on completion., Extracurricular activities, excluding travel., Accommodation with linen and towels in the residential package..

    Accommodation

    Optional single en-suite room

    Meals

    Budget separately

    Provider details

    Review the King's College London provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; London.

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    How much preparation does Evaluating and Designing Public Policies need?

    Effort level

    High.

    Best started

    Begin academic and document preparation several months before the July session, allowing extra time for international travel requirements.

    Main challenge

    Comparing evaluation designs while preparing for a heavily weighted exam.

    Typical preparation

    • Refresh descriptive statistics, hypothesis tests, t-tests and p-values.

    • Read an impact evaluation study and identify its design, data needs and limitations.

    • Prepare academic records, a personal statement and any required English-language evidence.

    • Discuss credit transfer with your home institution and plan housing, meals and local travel.

    Useful if

    You want to design evaluations or critically assess policy research.

    What do students do on Evaluating and Designing Public Policies?

    You study how evaluation designs establish policy effects, then consider how implementation, scale and measurement influence the conclusions. Case studies, workshops and group presentations support this work alongside the assessed policy brief and exam.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental evaluation approaches.

    2. 2

      Analyze the strengths, limitations and data needs of evaluation studies.

    3. 3

      Examine scalability, comparisons of policy effects and measurement challenges.

    4. 4

      Participate in seminars, tutorials, workshops, group presentations and off-campus visits.

    5. 5

      Write a one-page policy brief and complete the exam.

    Evaluating and Designing Public Policies dates and deadlines

    Programme dates

    19-30 July 2027

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Be at least 18 when the course starts.

    • Be currently or previously enrolled in an undergraduate degree.

    • Have relevant degree study through the second year.

    • Have previous exposure to basic econometrics or introductory statistics.

    • Understand descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing.

    • Meet the minimum 2:1-equivalent grade requirement.

    • Meet the CEFR C1 English requirement.

    • Linear regression knowledge is helpful, but not required.

    How much does Evaluating and Designing Public Policies cost?

    Tuition-only fee

    £2,550 — One two-week course; 2026 fee.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential package: £3,525 — Tuition plus accommodation; 2026 fee.
    • Application fee: £65 — Non-refundable; partner-institution applicants are exempt.

    What's included

    Academic tuition., Course materials., On-campus Wi-Fi., Access to library, classrooms and catering facilities., Certificate on completion., Extracurricular activities, excluding travel., Accommodation with linen and towels in the residential package.

    How to apply to Evaluating and Designing Public Policies

    1. 1

      Review the course's academic prerequisites and undergraduate application guidance.

    2. 2

      Complete your personal details in the undergraduate application form.

    3. 3

      Select the public policy course and choose whether to book the residential package.

    4. 4

      Prepare a personal statement and provide academic and English-language evidence.

    5. 5

      Pay the application fee and enter its reference unless your partner institution exempts you.

    6. 6

      Review and submit the form; King's states a five-working-day assessment timeframe.

    7. 7

      If offered a place, pay tuition to confirm your booking.

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    What does Evaluating and Designing Public Policies cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Evaluation designs

    Compare experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental approaches to assessing policy effects.

    Scalability

    Examine why policies that succeed on a small scale can struggle when expanded.

    Comparing policy effects

    Study methods for comparing the size of effects produced by alternative policies.

    Data engineering and measurement

    Explore participatory data collection and measurement of beliefs, identity and prejudices.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Evaluating and Designing Public Policies?

    A typical day during the program.

    Campus teaching

    Expect 4–5 hours daily, usually 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00.

    Independent study

    The module allocates 105 hours to independent study alongside 45 contact teaching hours.

    Example social activities

    The example undergraduate timetable shows Monday–Thursday activities at 18:00–20:00, including a reception, tours and cultural outings.

    Who teaches on Evaluating and Designing Public Policies?

    King's academics teach the summer modules in their areas of expertise. This course uses interactive lectures, seminars and tutorials alongside case studies, workshops and group presentations.

    Where do students stay on Evaluating and Designing Public Policies?

    Residential plan

    • Great Dover Street Apartments: Undergraduate residential students stay in single en-suite rooms with showers, linen and towels.
    • Residence security: King's residences have security cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    Non-residential plan

    • Tuition-only option: A tuition-only booking is offered alongside the residential package.
    • Campus facilities and activities: Tuition includes campus Wi-Fi, library and classroom access, and extracurricular activities excluding travel.
    • Campus food outlets: Campus food outlets and student-union cafes offer meals and refreshments.

    Budget separately for meals and travel around London.

    What happens after Evaluating and Designing Public Policies?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Develop stronger critical appraisal of impact evaluation studies.

    Build the ability to compare evaluation designs and data needs.

    Produce an assessed one-page policy brief.

    Receive a final mark on a Record of Agreed Results transcript.

    Pursue external credit equivalent to 7.5 ECTS or 4 US credits.

    Your home institution decides whether to accept transferred credit.

    Where does Evaluating and Designing Public Policies take place?

    The course is taught on campus in London; most King's summer modules use Strand or Guy's Campus. Undergraduate residential students stay at Great Dover Street Apartments, while the campuses are connected to London's public transportation network.

    Students arrange their own airport transfers.

    Evaluating and Designing Public Policies FAQs

    It covers experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental policy evaluation, the challenges of scaling interventions, comparisons between policy effects, and data collection and measurement.

    You need previous exposure to basic econometrics, descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. Linear regression knowledge is useful but is not required.

    A one-page policy brief contributes 30% of the final mark, and an exam contributes 70%.

    The module has 45 contact teaching hours and 105 independent study hours. Students should expect 4–5 hours on campus per teaching day.

    The module is equivalent to 15 King's credits, 7.5 ECTS or 4 US credits. Your home institution decides whether to accept transferred credit.

    The undergraduate residential package uses Great Dover Street Apartments in London. Students receive single en-suite rooms with showers, linen and towels.

    Students are advised to budget separately for meals, local travel and consumables. Campus food outlets are available.

    Students must attend at least 80% of classes and meet assessment requirements to pass. Students who meet the attendance threshold but audit assessments may receive a certificate of attendance.

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